Ray Longo breaks down O'Malley versus Dvalishvili and likes Merab's chances of claiming the belt

Coach Ray Longo is one of the most respected minds in mixed martial arts and has helped guide Matt Serra, Chris Weidman and Aljamain Sterling to UFC championships.
He's worked with Merab Dvalishvili, who on Saturday in the main event of Noche UFC at Sphere in Las Vegas meets Sean O'Malley for the UFC bantamweight title.
Dvalishvili trained at Syndicate MMA under Coach John Wood for this fight, but Longo has a great understanding of Dvalishvili's skills, and he gives his analysis of what he needs to do to win the championship.
Not surprisingly, Longo praised O'Malley's skills, and said, "Dvalishvili is going to get punched in the face," but he picks Merab to win the fight.
Check it out and let me know what you think of Longo's take.
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[@VClll]

It don’t get more NY than this hahaha. Love hearing this guy talk. Sounds like my uncle or something. Living and Growing up in Brooklyn NY my whole life. All Italians have a guy like this in there family lol

[@CaseyKCRichards]

Love Ray.. my favorite coach.. greetings from Ireland ☘️

[@CaseyKCRichards]

Thanls Kevin . I appreciate you too . And your infectious smile

[@charlschnetler]

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[@digg_7]

Ray always keeps it real, great interview again Kevin!

[@GiorgiAkhalaia]

Shout out to Mr. Ray for making a adequate response about Dana’s comments.

[@KingPAZmma]

So you think Merabs last actions were smart? 🤓

[@GiorgiAkhalaia]

@@KingPAZmma You get the point, it was just an accident which would make no difference, Merab is a humble guy and behind him stands the whole country, I dont know where you from?, but I'm from Georgia, and we here are counting on him, when you say the word "dumb" on the guy, means that your status is overrated, because you allow yourself to make such a comment publicly, about the fighter who is the number one contender of the belt, and the guy who is saying that is the head of that organization. One should respect every fighter's freedom and also their social life is controlled by them only, what Dana should do is to make a deals about fighting nights, he is a businessman not an personal judge. Mr. Ray had a point about that scratch also, it was a small scratch, Merab should get the hit on the face anyway, Eather he'd had a scratch or not, but if it were knee or shoulder, or some serious injury, then I would probable agree, you should hide injury like that., but even that does not allows any high status man like Dana, or whoever he/she may be to make an comment like that, publicly, about a fighter and fighters like him, who are the main characters and because of them, the organization is making a lots of money. So show some respect to "The Machine". Merab we don't know what will happen, but I know you will be standing there with pride. (I accidentally wrote Roy instead of Ray, that is what I edited)

[@KingPAZmma]

​@@GiorgiAkhalaia what exactly was an accident? Posting the cut? Taking the stiches out himself with the biggest scissors he could find? Posting it? Posting his infection? Assaulting a fan? 🤓 Dana wants an Oscar, Grammy and Emmy for this production and Merab gives him headaches, so I get, why he gets mad and doesn`t choose his words wisely. Imagine Merab doesn´t get cleared by the comission because of the reasons abouth?🤓 Sean knows now where to hit, the cut is right abouth the eye and if its opens up again, the fight will be stopped by the ref very fast, so why would you tell that? 🤓 Merab is no main character, he is duty to get over it. If he doesn`t win, he will never fight for the belt again and is close to be cut, cause he rubbed the match makers on the wrong foot. 🤓

[@GiorgiAkhalaia]

@@KingPAZmma and that is what you got from my answer, really? I said, "it was just an accident which would make no difference", I never said that, the accident was the video post itself. Sorry bro, but you are in the wrong direction.

[@KingPAZmma]

@@GiorgiAkhalaia I didn`t know, what you mean whith IT was an accident, cause he did many things wrong. Thats why I asked. You could be smart and show my the right direction. 🤓

[@The_Gonzo_Journal]

Great interview

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Great interview👍🏽

[@yusufismail1987]

We need to see more ray longo on here I like his takes

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Ray's a treasure

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We gunna have a new champ

[@loveforthe90s]

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[@Jex4ms]

Great content as always Kevin!! Love seeing the channel grow

[@coolbreezetony724]

Can we ask Ray to do a Dice Clay impersonation?

[@Aimerj91]

I think as fans we all like Merab, but its the #SugaEra Merab is just another infinity stone on Suga's path to greatness.

[@tristanlyons2883]

Everybody loves ray

[@petersmith5915]

Kin hell over 100 degrees in september, its literally cold in uk already this year, imo.

[@willysgn]

Longo is the best in the business. Also the most handsome 💪

[@antz19coyote73]

This Guy is a Boxing Coach

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[@nme_mma]

Someone dogs huffin and puffin

[@Rya_N33]

I’m a ray longo minute man I love the guy but marab sold out and is just using ray for status he isn’t even training with him anymore

[@spindog9600]

Take Merab,..now at +110,..gonna maul Suga!!!

[@evanhume3706]

The onus is on Merab to prove his cardio makes up for lack of skill and he can maul Sean

[@subutai999]

Merab has no lack of skill. You have to be blind to assume that looking at his career and resume

[@coolbreezetony724]

If Sean locks in a gilly after Merab body locks him into the cage would be interesting and unexpected

[@nationalist1969]

If Merab lets him come forward….it’s gonna be a boring fight.

[@howarddiscgolf]

Love sugar and want him to win, but merab at +1400 for a submission is kinda wild. Thats the bet

[@KingPAZmma]

His name is Suga and even Ray doesn`t see the submission, so maybe 50 bucks. 🤓

[@eliaspickering6470]

I mean Merab has submitted one opponent and Sean has never been submitted so I’m not surprised

[@howarddiscgolf]

@@eliaspickering6470 True true

[@joefree4923]

Nobody thinks Sean can grapple and how to defend the grappling of Merab. Ahhhh Who is Suga's Coach?? Ohh Yeaa.. Tim Welsh. Isn't Tim Welch A Black Belt in BJJ?? This is hilarious... #ANDSTILL

[@Beaueloevsworstnightmare]

😢 LGBT champion got smashed for 5 rounds

[@corvofalcone7489]

Merabs gonna get laid out like a slab

[@Beaueloevsworstnightmare]

🥱

[@sodobson]

Of course he likes Merab. Who will end up like aljo Zzzzzzz

[@smokeymcdrifts5442]

Merab is going to try to grab some nuts and get sniped 🤣 1st round KO

[@Beaueloevsworstnightmare]

😂 1st round ko great prediction from smokeymcdrifts, stick to cars you little dork.

[@Saltymma]

Looks like a tweaker 😂

[@saturn4463]

Poutino?!?! Lol