How do you win a UFC title fight when you’re basically one step away from checking into a haunted hospital? Merab Dvalishvili’s coach just dropped the bombshell that the champ fought Umar Nurmagomedov with a staph infection, antibiotics pumping through his veins, and a body that looked like it lost a fight with a woodchipper. And he still won? This dude’s built different.

The Walking Dead, But With More Takedowns

Let’s break it down: Merab rolled into UFC 311 looking like a zombie from The Walking Dead but with better cardio. Coach John Wood admitted he almost yanked him from the fight, saying Merab was “half-dead.” Wood spilled the tea that Merab was on enough antibiotics to kill a horse, yet still sparred 10 rounds. Let that sink in. Most people can’t walk to the fridge on those meds. June 7 can’t come fast enough.

Meanwhile, Umar’s team cried about a broken hand afterward. Bro, you asked for this fight! You don’t get to whine about stubbing your toe when you challenged a guy who fights like a honey badger on Red Bull.

What’s Next? A Rematch That’s Hotter Than a Summer in Miami

What’s wilder – fighting with staph or still believing in O’Malley’s hype? O’Malley’s talking big, but Merab’s cardio is legendary – the man wants to fight every month! Wood says Sean might have a good round or two before reality hits, but I’m not buying that humbleness.

So, fight fans, will O’Malley’s “new hip” save him, or is this just another chapter in Merab’s “I’ll fight anyone, anywhere” saga? Drop your take below before Merab challenges someone mid-comment section.