Merab Dvalishvili is now a U.S. citizen. The Georgia-born bantamweight has discovered the highlight over the previous few months and has made a giant transfer in his private life.
Merab Dvalishvili Turns into a U.S. Citizen
UFC‘s #1 bantamweight contender took to social media to share the massive information. In his Instagram put up, “The Machine” said, “So right this moment I did a factor … as of three/22/24 I’m a citizen of the USA. My coronary heart will at all times be with my house Georgia …however I’m blessed and grateful to have had the alternatives The USA of America gave me and I’ll proceed to work laborious to make each my nations proud!”
Many high fighters confirmed their assist in congratulations to the 33-year-old star, together with Paulo Costa, Sean Strickland, Jorge Masvidal, and his shut buddy and coaching accomplice Aljamain Sterling. Social media big Mark Zuckerberg even shared a observe of congratulations.
Dvalishvili is anticipated to problem for the 135-lbs. title subsequent. This, after all, depends on if present champion Sean O’Malley makes a transfer to the 145-lbs. division to problem Italy’s Ilia Topuria.
