The blood pressure of Dana White may have risen when he saw the recent social media video of UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili has quickly gone up to the greatness in the UFC since the capture of the 135 pound title with a decision victory in Sean O'Malley in the atmosphere in 2024.
The Georgian has already successfully defended De Riem twice to close the gap at numerous championship records in the Bantamweight department. Dvalishvili has recently submitted O'Malley the most in their rematch on UFC 316 last June.
'The Machine' is not a person to enjoy a considerable downtime between his fighting and has become known to take part in unique experiences, away from the cage, a trend that will certainly have continued this week.
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UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili stands face to face with a tiger
A few months after his last triumph, the Bantamweight King already has a new face in his sights. Dvalishvili will defend his title against Cory Sandhagen in the Co-Main event of UFC 320 on October 4.
Although he soon has to hold on to that challenge, 'The Machine' has gained the best of his time between fighting, the most recently with another daring activity.
The Georgian star posted a video on social media that shows that he has interaction with a tiger. On real Dvalishvili -Mode, the UFC hunter was confronted with the animal on the ground and even briefly put his hand in his mouth.
Fans respond to the latest 'Side Quest' from Merab Dvalishvili
MMA fans soon responded to Dvalishvili's newest eyebrow-increasing activity away from the Octagon, and many commented on the habit of the Bantamweight King to make UFC CEO Dana White.
In the past, White has mentioned the Georgian 'mini Sean Strickland' because of some of his antics, who have recorded Dvalishvili self -enhancing stitches with scissors weeks of his UFC 306 Main Event, Fighting fans, who fought fans in a Frozen Lake, a cliffing dance that almost saw Dvalishi Falli Falli Falli.
After Dvalishvili's most recent 'side quest', some fans think that the UFC star has a 'Death Wish'.
“Side Quest Demon.”
“Safest Merab activity.”
“Gimmick gets out of hand.”
“Not like you need your hand for your work.”
“Bro, you're really wild.”
“Dana will not be happy tomorrow morning.”
“Insurance companies hate this man.”
“Merab, please stop with this.”
“Dana is furious.”
“Merab, do you have a death wish? Sometimes it feels like you are doing that.”
Merab, do you have a death wish? Sometimes it feels like you are doing that.
– Kyle (@Bulliedb170) 4 August 2025
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Others thought jokes about a wrestling match between Dvalishvili and the Tiger, à la Khabib nurmagomedov versus a bear.
“Wresting the tiger.”
“Tiger has no chance. The cardio and pressure from the 'machine' would be too much for him – the tiger knew that clearly and did not want that smoke.”
“That must have been frightening for the tiger.”