Aljamain Sterling's training partner thanks the bantamweight champion for his 'kindness'

M. Dvalishvili and A. Sterling pose for a photo after a training session (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

After bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) Aljamain Sterling announced that he would change category if Merab Dvalishvili won his next challenge, the Georgian thanked him for his 'kindness'. In a post made on his Twitter, the 'Funk Master' teammate made a point of praising his friend's noble gesture.

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"This man. Sterling is worth its weight in gold! I learn from him every day. I am grateful to call you brother,” Merab wrote.

Dvalishili and Sterling are teammates at 'Serra-Longo Fight Team', a gym based in Long Island, New York (USA) and headed by coaches Matt Serra, former UFC welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg) and Ray Longo. The gym is also home to the former middleweight leader (up to 83,9kg) Chris Weidman and other stars like To the fifth e Gian Villante.

Number six in the rooster rankings, Merab Dvalishvili boasts an incredible recent record of seven consecutive victories in the organization. In his last fight, in UFC 266, in September 2021, the Georgian knocked out the Brazilian Marlon moraes, former third-round bantamweight challenger. At 31 years old, 'The Machine' has a record of 14 triumphs and 4 setbacks as an MMA professional.