Merab Dvalishvili Outlines What It Takes To Defeat Khamzat Chimaev

Merab Dvalishvili (Image Credits: Imagn)

Khamzat Chimaev has, without a doubt, become an unstoppable force, with fighters like Dricus Du Plessis and Robert Whittaker making sure his undefeated record survives. Meanwhile, ahead of his title fight at UFC 320, Merab Dvalishvili has shared what he believes it will take to beat Chimaev, showing just how hard it can be to face off against the up-and-coming fighter in the octagon.

Dvalishvili specifically stated that any opponent of Chimaev would need to be a very good jiu-jitsu practitioner and must keep that distance on their feet, as the longer you stood in front of him, the more danger you would be in. ‘The Machine’ would say he does not want to fight Chimaev himself, but he understands it will be a long and rough night in the cage for whoever does. 

“I don’t want to fight Khamzat… but if you do, you have to know jiu-jitsu very well. And on the feet, you have to run away and keep the distance. It’s gonna be hard — good luck to whoever fights Khamzat next, it’s going to be a long night,” he said.

Merab Dvalishvili Breaks Down the Path to Beating Khamzat Chimaev 🐺

“I don’t want to fight Khamzat… but if you do, you have to know jiu-jitsu very well. And on the feet, you have to run away and keep the distance. It’s gonna be hard — good luck to whoever fights Khamzat next,… pic.twitter.com/ccOQsbjzN7

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) September 28, 2025

Meanwhile, the Bantamweight champion has set his sights on defeating Cory Sandhagen. The titleholder is focused on preparing for the matchup, aiming to continue his dominance in the division

Merab Dvalishvili Eyes To Fight At White House Event

Merab Dvalishvili (Image Credits: Imagn)

Dvalishvili looked over his chance to compete at the Sphere’s events and called it lucky. He mentioned that he would have cherished competing at the White House and would not care if it meant he was in the prelims. Dvalishvili remarked that he is proud to be the only American champion in the men’s division.

Additionally, fighters from Jon Jones to Conor McGregor are looking for the opportunity to fight in June 2026. Many stars are calling it a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete at a legendary site. If Dvalishvili wins his fight, he will be lucky to compete at two legendary events.

Merab Dvalishvili Outlines What It Takes To Defeat Khamzat Chimaev
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