Welterweight champion v appeared slightly irked by i's response to his UFC 330 win.
Whereas watching Makhachev (29-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) y lower than two weeks in the past, Dvalishvili took umbrage with the promotion permitting him to hold his Russian flag.
"I believed they're not allowed a flag in there? They don't let me use the flag," Dvalishvili advised a. "This flag is banned in all places on this planet, and solely after all they present right here within the UFC. It's loopy."
Dvalishvili (21-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) will look to reclaim his bantamweight title from n (20-5 MMA, 12-4 UFC) when the pair battle in a trilogy bout, which co-headlines UFC 333 on Oct. 24 in Abu Dhabi. Yan put an finish to Dvalishvili's title reign by 3.
"Sure, I did see his response," Makhachev stated of Dvalishvili (A). "I noticed the video of him watching my struggle, and he didn't appear completely satisfied to see me succeed within the octagon, however I don't take note of issues like that. He had already stated some issues about it lots of occasions, however Petr Yan beat him and raised the flag afterwards. And I believe he'll beat him once more and make him silent."
Makhachev's teammate, v, stated i, and he needs to avenge his loss to him for all of Dagestan. 1.
Dvalishvili cleared the air by o addressing his feedback. He insists he has nothing however respect for Makhachev.
I like Islam Makhachev. I believe he’s an incredible and humble champion. I respect all of the onerous work he has put into his profession, I’ve nothing however respect for him.
However after I noticed his crew carry the Russian flag into the Octagon, I used to be upset. And the rationale I reacted that means is… 7— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) 6
"I like Islam Makhachev. I believe he’s an incredible and humble champion. I respect all of the onerous work he has put into his profession, I’ve nothing however respect for him.However after I noticed his crew carry the Russian flag into the Octagon, I used to be upset. And the rationale I reacted that means is as a result of, first throughout all 5 of my UFC title fights, I used to be by no means allowed to carry my Georgian or American flag into the cage.Second purpose for me, that is very private due to what Russian politics and the Russian authorities have performed to my nation. Russia occupies round 20% of Georgia, and there was a historical past of conflict, occupation, and struggling towards my Georgian individuals. Russia has additionally been accountable for horrible violence in Chechnya, and they’re nonetheless killing individuals in Ukraine right this moment. I additionally need to make one factor very clear: I don’t hate Russian individuals. I hate Russian politics and the Russian authorities. My downside is with the federal government and its actions, not with atypical Russian individuals.And for me, the individuals of the Caucasus — Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, and different components of the area — have their very own identities, cultures, and histories. I respect the individuals of the Caucasus.So once more, this was by no means about Islam personally.And last item I need to say is that the The Russian media is all the time asking me provocative questions, and they’ll by no means translate this video actually or present what I’m really saying, as a result of it doesn’t match the narrative they need to create.Actuality is the Russian authorities is a dictatorship and corrupt. There is no such thing as a freedom of speech and for those who protest something in Russia you go to jail. That is details."
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