Umar, I knew him a long time, and I always showed him my respect, and as men we don't care about anything… — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
I'm not expecting an easy fight from Umar. As a fighter, I respect him, and I know he's a good fighter. — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
Big respect for Henry Cejudo - even Aljo doesn't like him too much, but as a fighter I respect him. — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
Cory Sandhagen is a dangerous opponent. I have so much respect for him as a fighter, as a human being. — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
Yes, I'm a champion. I have this status and respect. But I'm a regular guy. — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
I lost a fight. You know, you can lose maybe a tennis game, a soccer game. But this is a fight. When you take… — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
I'm not going to let Jose Aldo beat me, and if Jose Aldo beats me, he's next for the title shot. — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
After I beat Jose Aldo, I was supposed to fight for the belt. After I beat Petr Yan, I was supposed to fight for… — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
I think 'Chito' is also a good fighter, very smart. He's waiting. He's in his pocket. He's patient, and then he's like slow, but… — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
I recognize all the danger from Cory Sandhagen, but same time, I'm gonna do what I was training for and it's gonna be a… — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter how good of a fighter you are, you have to be a good person. — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
I don't look at any fights in the UFC as easy. There is no easy fights here. — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
Cory Sandhagen has a dangerous game, like flying knee, spinning kick, submission attack, good cardio. He escapes takedowns and he's getting up easy, quick. — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
Let's talk about O'Malley. I see him as a dangerous opponent because he has good footwork. He has knockout power. He has a very… — Merab Dvalishvili Copy Share Image
