Dvalishvili reveals he declined Tsarukyan fight at RAF 8

Merab Dvalishvili disclosed that he was offered a fight with Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 8 in Philadelphia, but turned it down. Dvalishvili explained the matchup made no sense because Tsarukyan competes two weight classes above him. He initially considered the bout but ultimately felt relieved he declined after witnessing Tsarukyan's actions against Urijah Faber at the event. Dvalishvili criticized Tsarukyan for unnecessarily throwing Faber outside the mat area, expressing disappointment despite his respect for Faber's contributions to the sport.