UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili took a while out of his fixed coaching to be interviewed by some of the colourful characters in MMA media, The Schmo. Having studied at Arizona State, The Schmo transitioned from masking soccer, and basketball to interviewing UFC fighters. A few of the first videos on his channel that includes MMA athletes embrace coaching classes and an interview with then-bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw again in 2018.
Since then, The Schmo’s presence within the UFC has grown exponentially, together with interviews with UFC president Dana White and even marrying one other acquainted face in MMA media, reporter Helen Yee. Now, with Merab coaching at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas, The Schmo tries to get his outlook on the upcoming matchup with Cory Sandhagen this Saturday at UFC 320.
“I need extra takedowns, extra data on my resume” : Merab Dvalishvili
The Schmo requested the champion, “You’ve had Cory Sandhagen in your radar for years. Your buddy Aljamain Sterling completed him in eighty-eight seconds. Do it’s important to beat Aljamain Sterling, and do it earlier than eighty-eight seconds?”
“No, I need to end him within the fifth spherical and after 4 minutes and 45 seconds,” replied Merab.
“Why that point?” requested The Schmo.
“I need to take pleasure in. Final time after I completed in three rounds, I used to be lacking one thing. I need extra takedowns, extra data on my resume, and extra punches. After I end early, I miss one thing. I need to take pleasure in the entire battle. If it occurs within the first spherical, it’s okay. However ideally, I need to take pleasure in all 5 rounds, then end him on the finish of the fifth spherical.”
Merab has nothing to show anymore. He is without doubt one of the most dominant champions the UFC has seen in a very long time. If the champion’s objective is to interrupt extra data, he’s off to a improbable begin. Securing high spot in his division for the next categories.
- Management Time: 1:22:56
- Takedowns Landed: 84 84
- Whole Strikes Landed: 2,233
- Determination Wins:10
- Win Streak : 12
Extra proof of Merab’s confidence is the truth that Aljamain Sterling’s wedding is the day after UFC 320, and Merab is about to be the very best man. Dvalishvili has picked up Olympic champions and carried them across the octagon, even kissed Sean O’Malley on the pinnacle throughout their title battle towards each other.
Merab isn’t just chasing victories; he’s embracing the whole expertise. In a sport constructed on depth and delight, he’s proving that greatness can include pleasure, humility, and a contact of humor.
