Frankie Breaks Down His Match Against Merab Dvalishvili | Episode #319

About this episode

Frankie Edgar shares his experience competing against Merab Dvalishvili, discussing the match's key moments and the atmosphere of the event.

Frankie breaks down his experience competing at RAF and what it was really like stepping onto the mat against one of the world's best grapplers, Merab Dvalishvili.From the atmosphere feeling like a UFC fight week to meeting legends like Kurt Angle and Jon Jones, Frankie shares the highs, the lessons learned, and why he has zero regrets about taking the challenge. He discusses what surprised him most about Merab's wrestling style, the key moments that decided the match, and why he believes he can come back even better with more experience.The conversation also dives into some of the most memorable moments from the event, including the viral nose-ring controversy, reactions from fellow fighters, and the star-studded lineup that made RAF such a unique experience.Was Merab's awkward style the difference-maker? Could Frankie do better in a rematch? And what was it like sharing the event with some of the biggest names in combat sports? Chapters: 0:00 Disclaimer 0:13 Carnivor 1:19 What's In A Name 4:35 Chris And The Matt Brown Upset 5:16 The RAF Wrestling Debut 9:58 Meeting Kurt Angle And John Jones 13:48 Ben Askren Back From Death's Door 16:29 Fighting For Money Or Pride 18:28 The Jose…

People in this episode

Hosts: Frankie Edgar, Roger Mathews

Topics covered

• wrestling
• combat sports
• match analysis
• personal experience
• UFC
• athlete insights

Keywords

• Frankie Edgar
• Merab Dvalishvili
• wrestling match
• UFC
• combat sports
• Kurt Angle
• Jon Jones
• Ben Askren

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