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“This Is for Georgia” Merab Dvalishvili Reflects on His Rise From War-Torn Childhood to UFC Glory

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Merab Dvalishvili didn’t just win at UFC 316, he made sure the entire country of Georgia was wide awake and celebrating. After submitting Sean O’Malley in the third round to defend his bantamweight title, Dvalishvili took a moment to soak it all in, knowing the eyes of his homeland were glued to the screen.

Merab Dvalishvili Talks Georgia

“This is a big, big moment for me. I’m sure all my country will be up already, watching my fights, celebrating. All my country will be happy,” he said, in the UFC post-fight press conference.