UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili appears to have a unique perspective on the viral “100 men vs. 1 gorilla” hypothetical scenario.
The unusual debate recently gained significant traction online, prompting discussions among celebrities, influencers, and the general public about whether a group of humans could overpower one of Earth`s strongest animals.
Naturally, many figures from the UFC community have shared their thoughts, including Dvalishvili, who confidently claimed in a video that he could handle the challenge solo.
“`One gorilla?` Dvalishvili asked. `That`s easy. I`m smart, I`m strong, I`m training every day. Do you really think I couldn`t take on one gorilla?`”
When questioned about his potential strategy, Dvalishvili suggested his renowned wrestling ability would be crucial for subduing the powerful ape.
He outlined his plan: “`Shoot in,` Dvalishvili explained. `Take him down. Boom, boom. Easy. I definitely think I could take one gorilla.`”
Dvalishvili remained unfazed when reminded of a gorilla`s immense size, pausing briefly before identifying his preferred takedown technique for such an opponent.
“`Six-hundred pounds?` Dvalishvili mused. `Perhaps an inside trip.`”
Combat Sports Community Reactions to the Gorilla Debate:
Bo Nickal stated: “Give me about three of myself, and I believe we could take him out. Easily.”
Brandon Moreno simply said: “Yeah, easy. Just me.”
Jamahal Hill offered a more skeptical view: “If you shot a gorilla with a .22 caliber, it would just annoy it, right? So what impact do you think your fists and feet would have?”
Grappling ace Mikey Musumeci was confident: “One hundred percent, a hundred men could take down a silverback gorilla. However, we`d have to be prepared to sacrifice a few people.”
Punahele Soriano gave a grim scenario: “I imagine the first wave of guys coming in would get `smashed` by the gorilla, picturing their heads lined up and crushed.”
Other Combat Sports Updates:
Boxing: Ryan Garcia successfully made weight for his first bout since his suspension. Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez also hit their required marks.
Transformation: Paddy Pimblett`s recent video blog highlights his significant 40-pound weight change between training camp and the night of his fight.
Weigh-in Tale: Bo Nickal shared his own incredible story related to making weight.
Back in the Octagon: Jeremy Stephens is officially returning to the UFC roster and is set to compete this Saturday at UFC Des Moines.
Still Tested: Surprisingly, Robbie Lawler remains registered with the UFC`s anti-doping program, though the circumstances might not be what one expects.
Podcast Note: In the latest “Between the Links,” Jed shared his perspective on the viral `100 men vs. 1 gorilla` debate.
Quick Mentions from the Fight World:
Damon Martin and Mike Heck from MMA Fighting conducted interviews with Bo Nickal and Jeremy Stephens.
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson interviewed Cory Sandhagen, who is headlining the UFC Des Moines event.
A recurring observation: UFC referees are known for consistently calling fouls.
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Opinion Piece:
Opinion shared: One hundred average individuals stand no chance against a gorilla. The psychological impact of seeing the initial attackers overwhelmed would shatter morale and likely cause many remaining survivors to flee the scene.
However, the scenario changes with one hundred trained fighters, especially elite athletes. While more convincing, if faced with the choice for survival, the gorilla remains the safer bet.
Closing thought: Hopefully, this debate subsides by the time UFC 315 fight week begins. – Lee
