Two Georgians not too long ago 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 heart stage. The night time was soundtracked by Dvalishvili’s compatriot, G ORGY.
The DJ, whose actual identify is Giorgi Bagushvili, delivered a pulsating set that remodeled the post-fight celebration right into a cultural showcase. The Tbilisi-born, Vegas-based artist’s high-energy efficiency served as the proper soundtrack to commemorate Dvalishvili’s third-round submission victory on the Prudential Middle, which marked the bantamweight champion’s second profitable title protection.
c/o G ORGY
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 celebrity’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.
“Simply this man from Georgia, from this war-torn nation who simply embraces that f*cking grind at a degree that no person else can compete with, and when he will get within the ring, nobody can match his cardio,” UFC analyst Joe Rogan stated of Dvalishvili on a current episode of his podcast, The Joe Rogan Expertise. “Nobody can match his tempo. He melts the best 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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