Merab Dvalishvili (top UFC bantamweight) ate more than what he could chew during a recent sparring match with Katarina Kasvaleva.
Kavalena, a 31 year-old Belarusian heavyweight Kickboxer, is impressive at six feet four and weighs around 200lbs. She is also much bigger than most female fighters.
In 2019, she represented Belarus in the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships and won a bronze medal at heavyweight before picking up a world title in kickboxing
Despite being one of the best 135lb fighters on the planet, the five-foot-six UFC star didn’t stand much of a chance against the woman who is almost a foot taller and 60lbs heavier than him.
‘The Machine’, who is known for his elite-level wrestling, looked to take away his opponents’ advantages by putting her on the floor during their friendly fight.
However, Kavalena was able to stop the takedown attempt and lift Dvalishvili into the air with a move that looked like something you’d see professional wrestling legend The Undertaker do in the WWE.
Kavalena chose to spin the 31-year old MMA title contender around as if he were a toddler, before gently placing him on the ground.
The spar was returned to the striking area and Kavalena demonstrated her agility and kicking skills before Dvalishvili gave them a taste of his wrestling.
The Georgian was able to place Kavalena on her stomach before she got up and started throwing punches.
Dvalishvili is currently ranked at #3 in what is arguably the UFC’s strongest division after picking up eight consecutive wins over the likes of Jose AldoMarlon Moraes, John Dodson
This weekend, he’ll in Abu Dhabi to support his friend and teammate, Aljamain Sterling, who will defend his bantamweight title against former champion TJ Dillashaw at UFC 280.
