Merab Dvalishvili spoke out against what he sees as disrespect toward fighters in mixed martial arts. He stressed that all competitors deserve respect for their dedication regardless of results.
Merab Dvalishvili posted a message defending fighters who compete in the sport. He said that questioning their efforts disrespects the hard work every participant invests.
"You disrespect the dedication and hard work to the sport that every fighter puts in when you talk sh!t," Dvalishvili wrote. "Win or lose we are all warriors and deserve respect. F*^k anyone talking what they don’t know - come say it to my face."
The comments appeared in connection with discussions around UFC Vegas 119. No further details on the specific target of his remarks were provided in available reports.