Merab Dvalishvili's gas station prank backfires after fan recognition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Merab Dvalishvili attempted a prank at a gas station while disguised with a wig and makeup. The bantamweight MMA fighter’s subterfuge was unsuccessful when a customer recognized him, attributing her realization to his distinct nose. Dvalishvili, a former bantamweight champion, is expected to face Petr Yan in a trilogy bout following their previous encounters last year.
- •Merab Dvalishvili tried to disguise himself at a gas station.
- •A customer identified him, citing his recognizable nose.
- •Dvalishvili has a history of injuries affecting his nose.
- •He seeks to reclaim the bantamweight title after a recent loss.
- •A trilogy bout with Petr Yan is anticipated next.
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Merab Dvalishvili's hilarious prank ends after fan recognizes his nose
"Merab Dvalishvili’s nose is unmistakable.
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