Two Georgians just lately dominated in Newark, Jersey—one within the octagon, one behind the turntables.
The thunderous power that propelled Merab Dvalishvili to his dominant title protection over Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 carried seamlessly into the night’s official afterparty, the place Georgian tradition took middle stage. The evening was soundtracked by Dvalishvili’s compatriot, G ORGY.
The DJ, whose actual identify is Giorgi Bagushvili, delivered a pulsating set that reworked the post-fight celebration right into a cultural showcase. The Tbilisi-born, Vegas-based artist’s high-energy efficiency served as the right soundtrack to commemorate Dvalishvili’s third-round submission victory on the Prudential Heart, which marked the bantamweight champion’s second profitable title protection.
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The DJ’s Georgian-inspired beats turned the afterparty into an impromptu showcase of Georgian heritage, uniting fighters and followers nonetheless buzzing from witnessing the MMA famous person’s dominant efficiency. Dvalishvili is now on a 13-fight unbeaten run, which incorporates wins over former UFC champions Jose Aldo, Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo.
“Just this guy from Georgia, from this war-torn country who just embraces that f*cking grind at a level that nobody else can compete with, and when he gets in the ring, no one can match his cardio,” UFC analyst Joe Rogan mentioned of Dvalishvili on a latest episode of his podcast, The Joe Rogan Expertise. “No one can match his pace. He melts the greatest of the greats.”
Led by the sounds of G ORGY, the night highlighted the more and more international nature of blended martial arts, the place victories within the octagon can spark cultural celebrations that bridge continents and communities.
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