Merab celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Heavily favored to defend the bantamweight belt (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 more and more 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 in the UFC since 2018, Cory Sandhagen has already fought for the interim title in the category once, when he was defeated by Petr Yan by unanimous decision. Following the example of other athletes, he started producing adult content on OnlyFans earlier this year. Shortly before facing Deiveson Figueiredo in May, the fighter shocked many people by stating that he was earning US$2 million (R$10,6 million).
Merab Dvalishvili (left) faces Cory Sandhagen (right) at UFC 320. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
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