Merab Dvalishvili gained his debut combat at RAF 9 with a dominant efficiency over UFC Corridor of Famer Frankie Edgar, however he did not stroll away unscathed.
Early within the match, Dvalishvili clashed heads with Edgar as they jostled for place, and Edgar instantly grabbed him by the nostril. Following the conclusion of his technical fall victory, Dvalishvili revealed that he suffered a further damaged nostril after sustaining an analogous damage whereas coaching at Syndicate MMA’s dwelling fitness center in Las Vegas most just lately.
“My nostril was effective earlier than, however I received a headbutt and broke it (once more),” Dvalishvili instructed MMA Preventing after the combat. “Who cares? I’ve damaged my nostril so many instances. It would not cease me. It is only a damaged nostril. That is what we do, and it is all okay.”
Dvalishvili appeared to be proudly exhibiting off an analogous damage after breaking his nostril eight weeks in the past, however did not appear too involved, calling it one other “typical day in my life.”
After an unintended conflict of heads throughout Saturday’s wrestling match, Dvalishvili appeared to know the identical factor had occurred once more, together with his nostril virtually transferring over his face in the identical manner. Regardless of a damaged nostril, Dvalishvili continued the match and defeated Edgar in his Royal Air Power debut.
Dvalishvili hasn’t spent a lot time worrying about accidents, as he referred to as Henry Cejudo to a wrestling match proper after his win at RAF 9. On prime of that, Dvalishvili is patiently ready for a trilogy with Petr Yan, as he was promised a rematch with the reigning bantamweight champion after tying the collection 1-1 at UFC 323 in December of this 12 months.
With somewhat little bit of luck, Dvalishvili could have loads of time to heal from his current facial damage, as we nonetheless do not know when the combat with Yan will happen.
“I like being busy,” Dvalishvili stated. “As you all know, I am able to combat. I am simply ready for Petr Yan. I hope he comes again. I simply noticed he is on go away now. I prefer to be busy, so thanks to the Royal Air Power.”
