Merab Dvalishvili is willing to be backup fighter for O’Malley vs. Vera 2 at UFC 299 | ESPN MMA

Carlos Contreras Legaspi speaks with bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili backstage at #UFCMexico about the love he’s received from Mexican fans beginning last week at UFC 298, being next in line for a title shot and being willing to be the backup fighter for Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 at UFC 299.
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[@Ar1AnX1x]

I love how Merab randomly started representing Mexico for no reason and it worked out somehow and somehow it makes sense too, he has that mexican spirit

[@Matt-jc2ml]

It wasn't random, he was saying it to make fun of cejudos lack of Spanish. Basically saying that he's more Mexican than Cejudo to make fun of his insecurities for being a second gen mexican.

[@RyanG0899]

He has the Georgian spirit

[@niconicoo5661]

Georgian spirit is unparaleld

[@Darrel219]

@@Matt-jc2ml its not because henry cant speak spanish, its because he doesnt claim mexico & claims america.

[@OzzzyKane]

He was making fun of cejudo, because cejudo doesn't represent Mexico, and kind of went out of the way to say he only represent US

[@rt3rog]

As a Mexican… I’m a fan

[@gonzalorocha]

Where's the Former Mexican Reporter when we need him to interview Merab

[@HughBlackstone-tm6bw]

You're easily won over huh? Just wear mexican hat and flag and proclaim yourself mexican and done

[@esferademanu]

@@HughBlackstone-tm6bw and you have also to be nice like Merab, that is not so easy or common.

[@tomevers6670]

@@HughBlackstone-tm6bwI want to be Mexican too.

[@box576]

@@HughBlackstone-tm6bwatleast he ain’t a hater like u🤡

[@gerardbonggo5401]

Merab becoming superstar for just living life and having fun 🤩

[@justoutofcuriosity9654]

"...as long as you work hard ... taco is good" - Merab Gonzalez

[@ursdubel3585]

@@justoutofcuriosity9654 hahahahaah 🤣🤣🤣

[@Locotropic]

And respecting others, don't forget that, have you heard Merab saying evil words to any of his opponents? He always starts with the phrase: I respect you but I have to achieve my goals. On the other side his opponents are threatening him,disrespecting him and using evil language.

[@gerardbonggo5401]

@@Locotropic exactly. That’s why Aside for Merab is machine he’s genuinely a nice guy that can fight .

[@TheHyena-ru8bz]

Mexican Merab is a new mythical fighter unlocked

[@kreyzeepsychoproductions4645]

Ea ufc next update along with stem cell tony

[@juanvera-qu8kr]

This guy is more Mexican then triple c he even fights like a Mexican himself 🇲🇽

[@dt8762]

Merab is becoming a superstar.

[@Funko_Advocate9]

If he wins again

[@RyleyTech]

Be hilarious if merab became the star, imagine Dana having a melt down over that 😂

[@crossovercamping]

This guy is gold. Protect him.

[@mrx6787]

He doesn't need protection

[@crossovercamping]

Merab is the truth.

[@KHALABEEB]

Ol' Mexican Merab...classic

[@sandman62100]

I absolutely adore Merab! He is so funny and his smile just absolutely melts my heart lol. I also admire the intense love and genuine affection he shares with his brother Aljamain! We need more of his warmth and presence in this world.

[@jayn6943]

42 people actually took your comment seriously

[@CoverVako]

@@jayn6943and yours only 1 :)

[@roughcutmma]

Mexican Merab is my new favorite mythical fighter

[@darrickvasquez3889]

I’m rooting for this guy 💯

[@mariog937]

Merab is hilarious! I think he pulled a uno reverse card here. Henry was talking to him in russian, while Merab is Georgian and they were in war against Russia. So he answer back representing Mexico since Henry is Mexican-American but have never represented Mexico. Brilliant!

[@ConcernedCitizen0]

The next Mexican bantamweight champion Merab La Maquina

[@BobThebuilder-fy5ur]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dannicares]

“As long as you work hard, tacos is good.” I’ll remember that! 😀

[@tonye.Mundo_MTB_7093]

Love this guy 🇲🇽

[@edm5929]

Mythical fighters created over the weekend: Mexican Merab 🇲🇽 Broken Beak Ortega 🦅

[@yeorges]

Merab I’m your biggest fan I’m Mexican, let’s go get the belt

[@user-iq8xm3xg2j]

Here is the next champion. I can't wait he deserves it

[@Lionheartx675]

Can’t quite put my finger on it but something tells me he loves Mexico

[@joeyramone3494]

I love Mexican Merab and Aljo too!

[@Funko_Advocate9]

Aljo is cringe tbh

[@ronaldcox4750]

Merabbbbbb

[@Welchbelch658]

Merab is invited to the asada

[@galacticstasis8514]

Viva Merab 🎉❤

[@user-sh9gp7gm4x]

Meraaaab, შენ გენაცვალე ძმაო 🇬🇪🤝🇲🇽

[@bxl1121]

Hello Mexicans! Georgians love you and we all love Merab!!!! Let's go!!!

[@mithunnair8587]

His character Arc is going strong😂

[@priority7773]

La Máquina Mexicana Merab

[@frankiecal3186]

Merab Gomez

[@FUNKU90]

He’s a very humble man it’s difficult to hate him.

[@pimpninacadi]

Mexican Merab is my favorite fighter 🇲🇽👏

[@randycantwell1275]

As an American. Ive always been a fan. How do u not love Merab. Altho.. I have been a Suga and RedHawk fan much longer!! Good luck with all dat😮

[@RemingtonMiles-sr9uf]

O'Malley will lose the belt real soon if not from Chito first. Watch Sean run away😆

[@randycantwell1275]

@@RemingtonMiles-sr9uf lmao. Well see...... i say 50/50 fight game crazy..... but sean runs away n sleeps people.... destined to be great. Youll see. Never know. But sheesh. Suga is EXTREMELY TALENTED!!! # SNIPER

[@haga7596]

@@randycantwell1275get off dem dam nuts man and focus a little more on your self 😂😂

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Merab is the next super star fker. He has that aura around him. I was impressed by his fight against petr yan. And now I am a full fledged fan of him. These eastern european fighters really have that humble killer aspect of their personality 😂

[@jackinthebox532]

Apparently the best Mexican fighter we got now. Moreno and Yair flopped big time

[@Santoroz]

Best wishes Merab!

[@theironforce3000]

Dude is a riot 😄👏 we will gladly trade in Cejudo for Merab ! Vamos amigo !

[@lukarazmadze1176]

after carefully consideration of your offer as a representative of georgian community i have to decline that trade :)

[@theironforce3000]

@@lukarazmadze1176 😄 As we're quite the generous people, we'll just donate Cejudo to your country. Still able bodied for some solid labor work 💪😉

[@imhim2337]

Superstar Merab ! Suga is just a clown. True superstar is Merab. He deserves to be champ ! Let's go

[@esferademanu]

🇲🇽 José Merab Dávalos Villa 🇲🇽

[@Rob-qw8lz]

Hahaha 😂 you nailed it gee that's merabs name if he were mexican 😂😂

[@Ar1AnX1x]

this interviewer is incredible, he could take the least awkward interview and somehow make it awkward

[@frankiecal3186]

Merab Sanchez

[@TopG2323]

🇲🇽VIVA MEXICO VIVA GEORGIA 🇬🇪

[@gerardogonzalez462]

Much Respect stay Strong

[@JorgeGarciaguitar]

El gran Merab 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻, gran representante del MMA en Mexico y Georgia. 😂😂😂 Deserves all the tacos he wants!!

[@pimpninacadi]

La maquina Merab 🇲🇽

[@dayday3688]

Merab cool af 😭

[@robertopena8645]

Merab la máquina

[@beto.aveiga]

My favorite mexican fighter 😂

[@Diego_Hadrian]

Merabito OG

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Merab fought last week and is hungry again for fight. This guy is a savage I am telling you. When we have guys taking several months off after a fight 😂

[@jonblask9543]

Love him 😂😂❤️

[@user-br2rl7jd2q]

As another Mexican i approve

[@crossovercamping]

I never switched my perspective on a fighter as fast as merab. At first glance i wasnt a fan of his 'character' probably due to lack of media attention. Since he got some exposure, I can say he is one of my new favourite fighters. I think him and Omalley is the fight to make next. Merab is not going down the ranks any time Soon. I think he loses to sean via robbery. Would love to see Umar fight soon too.

[@RemingtonMiles-sr9uf]

O'Malley will lose the belt real soon if not from Chito first. Watch Sean run away😆

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Yeah, UFC will lose its credibility even more if they rob merab of a win. We already know what UFC does to make their privileged fighters win when it gets to a decision.

[@ZackP2139]

Spoken like a true casual

[@maxvaldivia723]

It’s great to witness Merab going from “Aljo’s friend who won’t fight him,”to possibly, if not yet, eventually more popular than everyone else in the top of that division

[@KKOFF895]

pride of Mexica

[@invisibleone1000]

The new legendary skin unlocked

[@cabilgibbs]

Hes Great

[@drumer4564]

I love this!

[@maxvaldivia723]

Merab “I was always here, you just weren’t looking” Dvalishvili

[@JESUSHernandez-ss3tw]

Yes.....Yes....Yes....Yes..... " La Maquina "

[@Shadow-CA]

Represents better than triple cringe

[@user-dh1rk4xp4v]

Mexican Merab is the man ….Mexico has proudly adopted him as their favorite son

[@thefatalveli1]

Merab is GOLD !!

[@Santoroz]

"As long as you workout hard, Taco is good!" Sounds like Merab can get a new sponsorship?

[@Knariow]

Le queda bien el poncho y el sombrero mexicano, grande Merab, saludos desde Islas Canarias.

[@DixonButts-69]

Merab Sanchez FTW😂

[@farooqkeita700]

The best move he could ever make is ask to be on the Cinco de mayo card. Fan base will go insane, can fight a can and dana will be on his nuts forever

[@KJweb20]

Merab Rocks!!! 👍

[@danielnillo]

Ánimo.

[@kobachezhia1875]

The best Meraab ❤💪💪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪

[@93chino]

i love this 🤣🤣

[@boosworld8931]

Mexican Merab!!

[@achikomaraneli8986]

merabb🇬🇪❤

[@ARMYEEUU]

GGG mexican style 👌

[@freddiebarnes1792]

Merab and aljo..... iron sharpens iron

[@stevegwizzle3560]

Haha! This guy is amazing!

[@michaeladam3792]

La machina musical merab

[@Locotropic]

Georgians and Mexicans have a lot in common, like: the love of our nation,our land,the love of our culture,traditions, food etc, the unity,the will power, the respect for each other, to help our brothers and sisters first, to help those in need, Merab knows all that because like Mexicans also Georgians are proud people, Merab told Cejudo in their face of to speak in his native language in Spanish and not in Russian, speaking Russian to a Georgian is a big disrespect because Russia occupied and did evil things to Georgia like America did to Mexico.

[@WhoahRang]

VIVA MEXICO

[@honorhonor7175]

VIVA MEXICO !MIDI MERAB !

[@The_Barbarian_Warrior]

Merab has unlocked mexican machine skin

[@Marwan-uv1fc]

Merab is funny also a beast

[@michealarbey7423]

He looks like my tio

[@AdrianMartinez-jj9ef]

La Máquina 🤖

[@tamalokote1852]

Merab is going to be 135 mexican champ , i cant wait

[@angrychu]

Every time he mentions the fact he liked O'Malley's white jacket and wants it next. Makes me laugh 😂

[@sandrovaro]

georgian mexican champ!!! ))

[@stacks3892]

hey merab, my tio said he wants his tejana back! 🇲🇽

[@GSthe3rd]

dudes dope

[@JessicaMariaCastanopena]

Respet

[@byktorvictor]

Merab looks like a guy from Cadereita

[@arcanewondersfann1567]

That White Coat will look dope with white papaha

[@OzzzyKane]

Merab real champ at 135

[@MoeMoe-jr7gj]

I’m not Mexican.. I approve

[@Ar1AnX1x]

people think Merab does PEDs but I personally think he does Meth and it somehow made him more athletic

[@Zeta1369]

Haha MERAB welcome to the fam and THANKS FOR BEATING CEJUDO THE TRASH

[@Razear]

He's a dangerous matchup for both guys if his ragdolling of Cejudo was anything to go by.

[@nope44589]

henry’s papi 😂

[@Funko_Advocate9]

Not papi 🤣

[@Xtreme808machine]

Merab reaching Costa levels

[@manue3l1976]

Merab is invited to all the Carne Asadas from now to eternity.

[@seattleryan5721]

Merabxican Dvalishvili