Merab celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
He is the overwhelming favorite to defend his bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg) for the third time in the co-main event of... UFC 320 against Cory Sandhagen, Merab Dvalishvili has been showing increasing confidence in his statements throughout the week. Amid so many statements, the Georgian drew attention after engaging in a peculiar exchange of barbs with the American at the pre-event press conference, held last Thursday (2).
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After stating that he will win the duel quickly, like his fight against Sean O'Malley, and being contradicted by the American, Dvalishvili quickly attacked his opponent and decided to mention the challenger's participation in Onlyfans, an adult entertainment platform.
"Shut up, bro, you're selling pictures of your balls on OnlyFans. How dare you talk to me? I saw those pictures, your balls are so small. I have Georgian balls," the champion stated. Unfazed, Sandhagen smiled and agreed with his opponent's statement, also claiming to earn over $2 million (R$10,6 million at the current exchange rate) on the platform.
️ Merab: “Shut up bro, you're selling pictures of your balls on OnlyFans. How dare you talk to me. I saw those pictures, your balls are very small.”
️ Cory: “They are kinda small.”
️ Merab: “I have Georgian balls.” #UFC320 pic.twitter.com/1dQpFtQFYM
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 3, 2025
At 33 years old and present in the UFC since 2018, Cory Sandhagen He has already disputed the interim belt of the category once, when he was surpassed by Petr yan in the unanimous decision of the judges. Following the example of other athletes, he began producing adult content on Onlyfans earlier this year. Shortly before facing Deiveson Figueiredo In May, the fighter shocked many people by claiming to be earning US$2 million (R$10,6 million).
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