UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili recently shared a comedic video on social media. The entertaining antics prior to his scheduled match at UFC 298 have captivated fans online.
In the humorous video, Merab was walking with two women. They encountered a group of men. Merab and the group exchanged glances.
Merab approached the group in the video. A staredown occurred. Merab then cautiously revealed something concealed. The group abruptly left, appearing scared. As the women watched confused, Dvalishvili unveiled his metaphorical weapon – his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Dvalishvili proudly touted his purple belt status in BJJ. This belt ranks third in the hierarchy after white and blue belts. Purple belts are widely recognized as highly skilled practitioners, showcasing proficiency. They are regarded as intermediate, with brown and black belts following.
Dvalishvili’s humorous video went viral across social media platforms, drawing reactions and amusement from fans and viewers. There were numerous comments praising Dvalishvili’s charismatic personality.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling recently competed in a grappling match against Kevin Dantzler at Fury Pro 8 on December 30, with Dantzler winning via decision. Sterling expressed dissatisfaction with Dantzler’s repeated use of butt-scooting and guard pulling during the match, sparking debate online regarding the acceptability of such tactics in submission grappling. Merab Dvalishvili, a friend of Sterling, later faced the same opponent in a grappling match. Dvalishvili also voiced discontent with Dantzler’s tactics, sharing a video of the match online. This was part of their initiative to criticize guard pulling as a way to incentivize ground exchanges in BJJ.
The upcoming UFC 298 event promises an exciting bantamweight bout between two formidable competitors, Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili. The match will occur in Anaheim, California this February. Cejudo is a former UFC bantamweight champion and Olympic gold medalist while Dvalishvili is a rising star in the division with victories over former champions including Jose Aldo and Petr Yan. A crucial question remains – can Dvalishvili translate his purple belt skills from the video to the octagon, delivering a stellar performance against the seasoned Cejudo? Only time will tell what the future holds.
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