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Merab Dvalishvili: “Wrestlers Don’t Get The Respect They Deserve”

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June 25, 2026

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili believes wrestlers are among the most underappreciated athletes in the world. Speaking on Dominick Cruz’s podcast, Dvalishvili reflected on the sacrifices wrestlers make throughout their careers and why he feels the sport doesn’t provide enough recognition for even its biggest stars: What was bad about wrestling is the good wrestlers, […]

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