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Merab Dvalishvili Opens Up On Fighting Strategy, Childhood Struggles & Success | UFC Special | TRS

Jun 25, 2024
Professional UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to UFC success. Topics include training in India, Indian food, MMA growth, strategy in fights, overcoming injuries, immigrant mentality, Mark Zuckerberg encounter, and the importance of hard work and respect in MMA.
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  • Merab's challenging upbringing in Georgia shaped his early life and pushed him towards a positive future through sports.
  • Rigorous weight-cutting process in MMA is mentally and physically demanding, requiring fighters to balance nutrition for optimal performance.

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Life in Georgia during childhood and the influence on becoming a fighter

Growing up in Georgia during a challenging time in the 1990s, Merab recounts how the tough circumstances, with widespread unemployment and crime, shaped his early life. Raised in a village where being tough was a necessity for protection, Merab initially grappled with choosing between a troubled path and a positive future through sports like judo, eventually finding his passion to represent his country on a global scale.

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