The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - Merab Dvalishvili on FINISHING Petr Yan in rematch, Umar Nurmagomedov, dating life
Dec 5, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili, the dynamic UFC Bantamweight champion known for his relentless fighting style, joins the discussion. He dives into his incredible feat of preparing for four championship fights in a single year and how he manages weight cuts. Merab shares insights on his sparring habits, relishes in the challenge of finishing fights, and candidly reflects on his dating life while searching for 'wife material.' The rivalry with Umar Nurmagomedov also takes center stage as he reveals the social media sparks igniting their beef.
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Fight-Day Five-Round Sparring
- Merab Dvalishvili routinely sparred five rounds on fight day at Syndicate without headgear to stay sharp.
- He prefers real sparring over light shakeouts because it keeps him ready and confident for the fight.
Skip Headgear For Realistic Sparring
- Avoid headgear in sparring if you want realistic timing and vision in fight-like conditions.
- Merab argues headgear changes sightlines and wrestling, making sparring less authentic.
Work Ethic Fuels Fight-Day Confidence
- Dvalishvili says relentless gym work builds confidence because he knows he outworks opponents.
- That confidence carries into fights even when he feels less than 100% a week before the bout.