BISPING interviews MERAB DVALISHVILI: "I'll STAND with SEAN O'MALLEY!" | Noche UFC, The Sphere

Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith talk with Merab Dvalishvili who has been relentlessly calling out 'Sugar' Sean O'Malley for a UFC bantamweight championship fight at The Sphere for Riyadh Season Noche UFC. Merab talks his comedy skits involving the 'fake' Sean O'Malley, training with Aljamain Sterling, beating Henry Cejudo and more.
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[@novared103gaming3]

Now it's Sean O'mally's turn to say he wants to wrestle with Merab

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

This man will not Stand with Sean and Sean won’t wrestle obviously lol

[@CriticalNewsReader]

He wants to wrestle some fists into Merab's face. ;)

[@markuscarter3289]

Merab is not standing or he getting slept. This is mind games at its finest.

[@playboicartissock2340]

Difference is if Merab stands with Sean he gets slept but if O’Malley wrestles with Merab Sean is in no danger he’ll just lose a boring 50-45 decision

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

@@playboicartissock2340 exactly

[@cody3335]

Insert DJ laughing at Jamahal laugh

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9656]

Yea Merab is just talking sht he's not a dumb dumb like jamal 😂

[@Mechanics-MMA]

​@@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9656 Jamahall is riding the short bus 100% he was talking sooo much trash everything turn on himself, a perfect display of the Dunning-Kruger effect

[@kaminznanna]

I came to the comments specifically to say that 😂

[@gustaco1738]

I kinda miss when fighters stuck to their base/advantages instead of trying to prove a point by fighting in their opponent’s base/advantages and getting finished because of their autism

[@chiquita683]

Merab will be failing takedowns for 25 mins as usual

[@IBADSNU]

But you'd also be the first to lend criticism to those who choose to do so and would only ever pick fights that they have an advantage in, right? Sean could be a star but why is his light so dim? Why does nobody really care when he fights? Why is he never the focus? Always the ashes and never the fire. Sean is a waste of talent.

[@mejeff7478]

fighters egos

[@luanselmani4695]

@@chiquita683nah he’ll get koed in the second or first

[@gustaco1738]

@@IBADSNU I have no idea what you’re babbling about

[@BigLo.2]

Says that till he gets cracked one time 😂

[@ethanhurley2558]

Exactly

[@GeorgeSmoke]

If he does that, he will end up like Strickland, Hill and Jiri... good luck

[@WhateverWhateverwtghvh]

Bro those dudes wudnt have a chance on the ground either. How do you beat a guy who became black belt after 3 years of grappling experience? At this rate he'll be a Gracie red belt soon. P4pno1 for a reason.

[@racistdoctor5818]

@@WhateverWhateverwtghvhhe’s trained bjj longer than his ufc career

[@122jonte]

Strickland, Hill and Jiri are all strikers!!! Merab is not the best striker. He is trolling he will never stand with Sean look at how he fought Yan

[@jacobhoward8402]

@@WhateverWhateverwtghvh p4p#2 ACTUALLY, and no one can get a black belt in 3 years, its not even possible, thats too quick in original BJJ. They fast tracked him to the black belt because of who he is, not because of his actual ability. Bro got a blackbelt, after KNOCKING SOMEBODY OUT. Thats not how BJJ works buddy.

[@mejeff7478]

@@122jonte actually strickland is a good wrestler but he says he just prefers to strike is what he says

[@adammiller8597]

Why Merab smiling like that then realized it froze hahaha

[@ryanmccarthy8652]

Well I think he’ll be forced to strike and get lit up . Sean is very long and quick and hard to take down . His only option is to push Sean against the fence but I don’t think he can do that the whole fight . I think Sean will make him look silly

[@TheBatosai]

Merab standing with Sean? Ok, we'll all see him come out deformed after the match is over. Pure lunacy if he tries, and I think Merab is crazy enough to attempt it.

[@adriane7841]

Maybe he wants a nose job

[@dragonfuckekr1869]

Merab broke 1 meter layer of ice on the lake with his dense skull, Cuck’Malley’s pillow paws won’t do shit

[@hexie4412]

Merab: “I’ll stand with O’Malley” Merab after he gets cracked once: 😵‍💫🤼

[@rolandwheeler4842]

My new favorite fighter. Class act

[@nicfarr8851]

By stand he means hold against the fence

[@sipdasizurp]

Another fun informative interview thanks mike🤙🏽

[@walkwithlenin3798]

Happy to see Merab visited India recently.❤

[@ricktheruler1665]

Bisping impersonating merab in front of merab 😂

[@shable1436]

Let's just admire Anthony's spirit once more

[@ricktheruler1665]

What spirit

[@justina7794]

@ricktheruler1665 his spirit on paper

[@mateuszdziegiel1655]

Respect 🇬🇪🇵🇱

[@rafacereceres1316]

Merabs style has always been. 1,2 and shoot a take down. Hes not changing his fighting style we all know what hes gonna do. I think a knee or shin is catching him

[@jackieespino6514]

If Merab stood with sean o malley you would have to get a hair transplant AGAIN Lol He’d knock your hair plugs out

[@Youssef-hd5bl]

he has an iron chin, getting koed is the last path that sean can win with

[@brendyn__2244]

@@Youssef-hd5blhe has far from a iron chin lol just good recovery

[@Mackenzie002]

@@Youssef-hd5blhe gets rocked every fight

[@CJM23]

​@Youssef-hd5bl he got dropped by 5'1 Cejudo lmao

[@Youssef-hd5bl]

@@CJM23 i forgot he fought cejudo, i didn't watch a lot of merab fights, so i'm taking back what i said

[@wat4036]

Merab is such a likeable guy.

[@LarsFars-ck2qo]

Merab the machine. What an exciting fighter. Non stop pressure. Would love to see Merab vs O Malley.

[@chaelsonnen5391]

He fails takedowns for 25 mins through his PED use

[@peekos]

Why is this launching as a premiere? This interview was already posted from the bisping podcast account. A premiere should be for NEW content, not old recylcled content. Now you just force me to go to the other video and scroll through, since you refuse to add timestamps to anything. Great job.

[@mikeymaiku]

its called double dipping. talk to all the MMA channels that litterally make a video over irelevant tweets... and will use this video as part of thiers. because youtube is nothing but a cesspool of repeating the same thing over and over again, no matter what the topic on hand is

[@peekos]

@@mikeymaiku Yeah it's sad that bisping cares more about getting more views than the user experience of his more loyal fans.

[@mikemorris3608]

I complain about this all the time, really bugs me

[@peekos]

@@mikemorris3608 I brought this up like 6 months ago but he hasn’t changed shit. Shows you how much he cares about us fans.

[@northeastslingshot1664]

Call yer mommy...she will care...😂

[@howardwilde6199]

Poor Merab was serious about standing with O'Malley n they laughed in his face

[@jackreacher2095]

By stand he means the 3 seconds he's upright in between shots to the crotch

[@steveenczi8967]

Merab is faster he will outbox Sean and take him down rinse repeat just like Belal leon

[@smashypeople]

​@@steveenczi8967you're fucking high

[@gsltbjoe929]

I hope he does, so Ilia and Sean can do business.

[@adammiller8597]

Anthony talking about game plans when his failed the last 5 years lol

[@depthsofhell]

On paper it failed

[@oldformatguru]

Not on paper

[@adammiller8597]

@@depthsofhell there was nothing to even put on paper kid you either do it or you don't clearly lol

[@Pilvuzas]

Lithuania was first country that left soviet union

[@MultiMahmoud1]

Let’s go!! Can’t wait for this fight!!

[@sapienthought1103]

Khabib to cejudo : ur a wrestler wrestle that's it

[@bauerpower83]

When he froze I thought the same shit wow this dude loves this story 😂😂😂

[@linckes1102]

8:18 LOL

[@Darvistas]

Who doesn't love Merab? What a dude. ❤

[@Msanch17]

Merab is the shit. If he wins this title I know he will be the funnest champ.

[@horton368]

Merab has great energy! How can you not like the guy??

[@davidallen9580]

The second I noticed Anthony smith was there i was out 😂

[@thelastyoutuber1624]

Merabs soo entertaining!

[@Breal01]

Merab saying he would stand with O Malley is just as crazy as saying Biden is mentally all there.

[@jamesmeldrum7718]

Anthony smith is so real what a man

[@TheMillDeal]

Merab saying he will stand with Sean guess I should buy a lotto ticket

[@Hardstuckgoldnoob]

“Ill stand with omalley” brother you tried to take petr down 40 times

[@BlinkrBanana]

It feels like the ufc is holding this up not the fighters

[@joeblow2183]

All these bad ass wrestlers are understanding that crouch sniffing is that gonna propel them to superstardom. If you don’t stand but constantly go to the takedown then you’ll get booed.

[@bac8730]

Like who, can you even name one?

[@joeswanson5486]

Crazy to think abt Sean o malley os the last American champion

[@mikec5400]

Seans not stupid ..he knows Merab isnt gonna strike with him besides throwing overhands while looking at the floor.

[@RodFaria]

Back then fighters would flex to the fact that they say what’s gonna happen, and it happens as they say… Today is all about saying anything to get the headline, and leaving it all behind inside the cage… Like Jan said “I will strike with Alex” just to jump in his legs at the first 3 seconds of the fight… Nobody talk the talk and walk the walk anymore, it’s all talk this days

[@thelifeofpieman]

Merab deserves to be the people's champ. He just needs to keep building his English skills. His insta game is awesome and is such a likeable guy. I know the casuals don't like grapplers, but I love his style and relentless attitude. However, I don't think standing is going to way to beat o'malley

[@krishnarai4854]

Why people take this seriously loll? Merab is a funny guy. Ofcourse he is gonna wrestle . Its just like Ankalaev telling he gonna strike with Alex. When the match starts , everyone will do what they are good at.

[@t1nma5k22]

Merab has a tendency to get caught early on and rocked. However, if this happens with SUGA, I am not sure Merab could survive this, as he has done with previous opponents. Take this so-called window of vulnerability and stretch it out as much as possible and as long as it ever has been, primarily due to the extreme danger that Suga's technical skill, footwork, power, etc. brings! HOWEVER, if it's a big IF, but not impossible, if Merab manages to weather the storm somehow, this is precisely when he starts to shine; it is when his cardio gets weaponized, and all his assets not only come to the forefront for all to see but also gradually get better as the fight goes on!

[@MrNate0609]

anyone in the batamweight division thinking they can actually stand with omalley with his footwork and power with his timing is laughable

[@Blocks2Blocks3]

Anthony you have warrior spirit l❤

[@alexf268]

Guys chill down lol, Merab is the master of trolls aha, he’s not gonna try to outstrike O’Malley 😂 he’s gonna come out full force on the wrestling have no doubts about it. But I’m just laughing hearing him says he’s gonna stand with him, because OBVIOUSLY not. I’m just waiting for Sean to say « I’m gonna wrestle Merab and win a unanimous decision » 😂 Honestly I love both guys, I’m kinda sad they are in the same division, may the best man win

[@petertoatley5465]

Remember that O’Malley got absolutely man handled by Petr Yan in maybe UFC ‘s shadiest decision.

[@michaelsundt6960]

I couldn't understand half of what he was saying. Great interview.

[@Funko_Advocate9]

That’s your problem

[@TheNotoriousWolf]

7:00 thought merab started cheesing for a min 😂

[@sincityswag]

Every wrestler says they will stand with strikers until they get cracked 😂😂

[@Mikey-og3td]

Merab is the guy, represents us Georgians very proudly

[@joshking2241]

I feel Merab is going to eat that kid. O’Malley is a beast. But he ain’t gonna deal well with that pressure. If O’Malley doesn’t snipe him it’s gonna be a long night. I see Metal as champion and staying there for a bit

[@B1ackout850]

Why are fighters so insistant on fighting other fighters at their specialty, like i get using it as a trick to make them think your gonna strike or wrestle when yoy won't but goddamn its fucking wild how both jiri and hill and now ankalaev is saying hes gonns strike with alex

[@justina7794]

Im pretty sure merabs just trolling. He's mad but idk about stupid

[@King_mart]

Merab ain't fooling no one he will wrestle to death

[@user-qo2ic5br5r]

merab is gonna get knocked out lol i see it now

[@MMAallday-]

Merab is a lunatic!!!😅

[@rolfknappmann]

He'll stand with Sean O'Malley like all the big guys stand with Pereira... It's not worth it, trying to beat a division's best striker in his own game, when you'll probably end up winning, if you wrestle...

[@taylorpeay8991]

Id be surprised if merab actually threw 20 strikes on the feet total even if it goes 5 rounds

[@ShallowDepression]

Sean didn't try to make fun of you. He did make fun of you.

[@Daniel-iq7cj]

No one could possibly believe this right ? 😂

[@chiquita683]

I literally forgot Merab existed.

[@imupinthetrees]

Same. and supposedly he’s headlining ufc sphere? Smh what a weak main event for the sphere but ufc don’t have many stars right now

[@Funko_Advocate9]

@@imupinthetreeshe’s won 10 fights Ina row

[@balwc147]

Ok

[@ZulfikarNS]

I got absolutely zero faith that he'll stand with Sean. 😂

[@randycantwell1275]

Merab is the man. But SUGA gonna do some nasty things to this man😮

[@markjohnson5926]

i’m having hill v periera flashbacks

[@zack4793]

8:55 Merab snotted himself! Dude shot a bugger at the camera!

[@CNXMedia]

😂 fr

[@anonymousphantom720]

I love this mans attitude. I think it would be so cool to see him as champ.

[@zazag2874]

MERAB BIG LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM SWIDEN! YOU THE MAN

[@twalters6551]

Im a sug fan but hard not to like merab as well hope the fight is at the sphere

[@ChazBrown-t2q]

Chasing Sean since 2019? Nah bro everyone knows he let his partner fight instead like a goofball teammate. He won’t stand with Suga. He’s a human backpack.

[@JesusDelaCruz-ml6ux]

Whens that RED SONJA coming out

[@xenomorph_2447]

No way he will ever throw hands. He says this every time he fights, and every time he fights, he becomes the alpha crotch sniffer. Even if he does throw, he hits air, shoots 40 takedowns, lands 3 and everyone praises his performance of failed takedowns. 😂

[@Gypsyalchemy333]

I wish Mike would get a new co host.

[@BH-nq5xy]

Merab- “I think it’s the best time to fight him” 😮 no it’s the worst time his confidence and skills are at an all time high and O’Malley has never looked better 1st or 2nd rd KO

[@giorgiimedashvili5851]

Same as Merab, dude is coming from 11 win streak, defeated 3 former champs

[@justApigeon.]

He’s shooting a takedown in 2 minutes maximum.

[@foundnotlost]

FYO....Bisping/Gas Digital I know BETTER HELP has been a regular sponsor for the BYM pod so hopefully you are aware of the situation and allegation's against them lately.. hate to be the snitch. ✌️

[@UFC_blood4life]

Marab is going to get kod if he stands with Sean

[@djm24able]

Merab takes a nap time half way through the second.

[@Joeyybee]

He has to be trolling! There’s no way in hell

[@Sevfin]

Merab is kind of dumb. Reminds me of as early as Josh Koscheck. Moved away from his wrestling base and everything went downhill from there.

[@alexferro5026]

❤

[@pdxraves]

Just easy to like.

[@josephlilley9249]

Merab seems like a decent dude. It’s kind of hard not to like him as a man but god damn I can’t stand the way he fights lol. What he does works obviously but it’s so horrendous to watch lol. He just shoots takedown after takedown after takedown and I think that’s why it’s hard for him to get fights esp for the belt bc nobody feels like even dealing with that shit bc it’s annoying as hell and most fans don’t want to see it either lol

[@jasonred3874]

Bad idea lol it's like saying you wanna stand with Alex Pereira 🤕

[@CNXMedia]

Not exactly but Sean is a very good striker himself not as good as Pereira or Holloway but pretty fuc*in awesome for sure. I‘m excited for him fighting Ilia.

[@Dapper_Don93]

Anthony get your head out of your ass and get to work your frickin lion heart remember that!!!! Just fight your fight and things will pan out your older brother it your caliber is there I truly believe you’ll be the one to truly put pereira to the test. I don’t give a damn what anyone says your a complete fighter just one fight at a time your a light heavy weight you have time but it’s is getting down to the wire

[@m3rl707]

I don't see Merab leaving the 2nd round. Omalley is gonna ko him

[@KC.665]

Bisping can't tell that it's a mask of Yan?ffs 😭😂

[@pookelamoniz9012]

Was that a booger that flew out his nose 😅

[@justingabler4883]

I love the ufc but if this doesn’t show that they need to pay more I don’t know what does 😂 this guy on a 10 plus win streak I think and has no internet doing interviews in his car haha he gonna get knocked out tho so yea save that money the style isn’t gonna last much longer at his age

[@CNXMedia]

Godfather Merab and Bisping.

[@marcz239]

Merab will not stand with sean he's gonna be sniffing a sweaty cup all night

[@MitchHayes-re2vd]

Honestly Mike's Georgian accent wasn't bad. Impressed

[@Synthetic-lt4ed]

F.A.L.S.E.

[@Brothermace]

Merab would get dominated if he stood w sean smhhh Sean’s too tall and merabs too small

[@user-cz9qk7wo1y]

Lmao no he won’t. He’s gonna dive for the double leg after he gets clipped once

[@IBADSNU]

Sean is really slow burning his career.