Merab Dvalishvili walk with Henry Cejudo on the shoulders. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
With vast experience in MMA and witness to great talents who have stepped into the octagon, Joe Rogan did not hesitate to point out the fighter of 'a different kind'. With an eye on the rise and stardom of Merab Dvalishvili, the UFC commentator was amazed by the Georgian's talent and didn't mince words when describing what most caught his attention in the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg).
“Merab, the thing is, with Merab, I’ve never seen — in all my years, I’ve never seen a gas tank like that. I’ve never seen him. He’s a savage. It’s incredible. It’s incredible because it’s not that he’s slow. Usually, you associate high-level endurance with guys who maybe don’t have the kind of power [and speed] that he has. He’s an animal,” Rogan said on his YouTube channel.
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With 12 consecutive victories, Merab is known for 'drowning' his opponents in confrontations. With his main focus on grappling, the Georgian maintains the same pace throughout 15 or 25 minutes to try to neutralize rivals with takedowns and ground control. Despite the facts, the athlete is unable to succeed in triumphing quickly.
protagonist of UFC 316, Dvalishvili will go for his second belt defense this Saturday (7) in a rematch against Sean O'Malley. A big favorite at bookmakers, the fighter promises to surprise fans with his stand-up fighting skills.
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