The main event of the UFC Fight Night 221 indeed sent the fans through a roller coaster ride. Although many stood and cheered for Petr Yan, many others supported Merab Dvalishvili. However, the Ukrainian fighter won the crowd’s heart as he secured a decisive victory against ‘No Mercy’. Without a doubt, ‘The Machine’ took to social media in order to celebrate his victory.
Recently, he shared a video clip from the fight on Instagram and seemingly teased his former opponent. The video apparently showed Dvalishvili spanking Yan. Unquestionably, the social media post garnered a lot of attention from mixed martial arts fans. While many of the UFC faithful found it hilarious, many others simply asked the fighter to stop sharing such posts. Nevertheless, the fans were also quick to connect the dots to the fighter’s trip to Jamaica.
Fans react to Merab Dvalishvili spanking Petr Yan
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Recently, ‘The Machine’ took to Instagram and shared footage of his fight against Yan. The video showed the two fighters in a clinch, while Dvalishvili slapped Yan’s buttock. He wrote, “I give him name in fight week and I have to slap [waving hand emoji] his [peach emoji]…”
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Undeniably, the post garnered a boatload of attention. Aljamain Sterling wrote, “Lmfaooo.” Furthermore, Nina Marie Daniele asked, “Did the girls from the Jamaica trip teach you that move Merab?” Even Mark Coleman affirmed the post and wrote, “Yes sir.” Nevertheless, the fans were quick to take to the comments section.
Here is what the fans had to say:
- Give bro the izzy treatment
- When you hang around @funkmastermma too much
- Aljo gave you the idea for this song didnt he
- Merab I have so much respect for you , but please stop this
- “I clearly felt a tap”
- Aye bro technically that’s a tap out
- Grow up.
- Have some respect
- Stay humble dude!
Despite a conclusive victory against the Russian fighter, Dvalishvilli will not challenge the champion.
‘The Machine’ won’t fight Aljamain Sterling
After the victory against Yan, Dvalishvili moved closer to the bantamweight title shot. However, the fighter from Ukraine refused to fight the ‘Funk Master’. Although he understood the reason why he was required to go against Sterling, he prioritized his friendship with ‘Funk Master’ over the title shot.
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Dvalishvili said, “I understand business, everything, but Aljamain Sterling is my friend and my brother.” Additionally, he claimed that Sterling would move up in the weight division. Nevertheless, the fans await the fighter’s performance for the championship title.
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