Merab Dvalishvili proved that size doesn\u2019t matter during a recent viral sparring session.<\/strong><\/p>\n The former UFC bantamweight champion, who is just 5ft 6in tall, weighs 135lbs when he fights. <\/p>\n Influencer Larry Wheels believed he could beat one of MMA\u2019s best athletes due to his massive size advantage. <\/p>\n ‘The Machine’ put the belt on the line a record four times in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Larry Wheels was recently caught on camera claiming he could take UFC flyweight Manel Kape<\/a> in the cage.<\/p>\n Cutman Brad Tate told Wheels \u2013 real name Larry Williams\u00a0\u2013 he\u2019d get \u2018f\u2014ed up\u2019 by any trained fighter. <\/p>\n \u201cNot when the guy is 125lbs against me,\u201d the 6ft 1in, 260lb bodybuilder replied. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not hard. It\u2019s not hard at all. 260lbs of mass, he\u2019s not gonna be able to move that.\u201d <\/p>\n A few days later, Larry Wheels tested his size theory against Merab Dvalishvili, and it went as you\u2019d expect. <\/p>\n \u2018The Machine\u2019 quickly submitted him with a guillotine choke before locking up two armbars to make him tap out.<\/p>\n Larry Wheels was utterly exhausted after rolling with Dvalishvili for a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n The muscle-bound 31-year-old took a knee and stayed there as he struggled to catch his breath.<\/p>\n Ultimately, Dvalishvili vs. Wheels was waved off without the two men restarting their five-minute spar.<\/p>\n Merab Dvalishvili hasn\u2019t fought since losing his bantamweight title to Petr Yan at UFC 323<\/a> in December.<\/p>\n \u2018The Machine\u2019 hopes to book a tie-breaking trilogy fight after\u00a0Yan recovers from\u00a0<\/a><\/span>recent back surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dvalishvili will stay busy while he waits by facing UFC legend\u00a0Frankie Edgar<\/a>\u00a0in a wrestling match on May 30.<\/p>\n They\u2019ll compete at RAF 09, which will also feature Gable Steveson, Colby Covington, and Chris Weidman.<\/p>\nWas Merab Dvalishvili\u2019s reign in 2025 impressive enough to warrant an immediate title shot?<\/h3>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\nWatch Merab Dvalishvili vs. Larry Wheels<\/h2>\n
Merab Dvalishvili will return on May 30<\/h2>\n