Tom Aspinall Asks Merab Dvalishvili for Cardio Coaching After UFC 316

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Tom Aspinall says he wants to gave Merab’s cardio:

"I want Merab’s cardio. Merab, show me what’s what. Get me in that kind of shape. I’m ready for it."



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Tom Aspinall was left awestruck by Merab Dvalishvili’s UFC 316 title defense.

Dvalishvili defended his bantamweight strap against Sean O’Malley in the main event at UFC 316 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey. After losing his title to Dvalishvili via decision at UFC 306 last year, O’Malley brought about substantial changes in his lifestyle and training. While many considered this to be the best version of O’Malley, Dvalishvili pressured “Suga” as expected before submitting him in the third round in yet another display of the Georgian champ’s feared gas tank.

Aspinall was also impressed and showered words of praise on Dvalishvili. The interim heavyweight champ believes Dvalishvili is a stylistic nightmare for not only O’Malley, but any bantamweight contender. Aspinall considers Dvalishvili’s nickname a perfect fit and wants to work on his cardio with “The Machine.”

"Merab just doesn’t stylistically match well with anybody else in the division,” Aspinall said on his YouTube channel. “He just overwhelms guys, he just keeps going, won’t stop. He has that weird herky-jerky standup style. He does 50 takedowns per round. He never stops working for 25 minutes. I just don’t know what you can do with a guy like that. To me he looks unstoppable right now. And “The Machine” is the best nickname you can have for a guy like this… I want Merab’s cardio. Merab, show me what’s what. Get me in that kind of shape, I’m ready for it.

Dvalishvili’s cardio exploits begin in training. His coach, John Wood, claims the champ spars for 10 rounds straight to prepare for five-round fights. Wood also admitted to being gassed out while holding pads for Dvalishvili.

READ HERE

https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tom-Aspinall-Asks-Merab-Dvalishvili-for-Cardio-Coaching-After-UFC-316-197243

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[b00tysweat]

Tim would be a LHW to have that kind of cardio

 

[nonoob]

Hespect to Tom recognizing Merab's cardio and asking for his help to improve.

 

[Siver!]

He needs to cut at least 120 pounds in weight and nearly a foot in height to get that sorta cardio!

 

[TempleoftheDog]

It’s not something that can be learned. A person may be able to improve their cardio. But Merab’s cardio is something you can never learn. It’s something he was born with.

 

[Goatenstein]

Merab doesn't need to rely on lucky punches to win fights.

 

[mkess101]

Bro...you realize you'll get paid at least as much (probably more) to just keep knocking fools out inside a round, right? Merab is awesome but we don't need a HW version. Tommy, just continue making quick work of everyone. No need to change.

 

[mkess101]

Merab doesn't need to rely on lucky punches to win fights.

Guess he and Aspinall have something in common then.

 

[MrShady]

Get on that EPO regimen

 

[Arm Barbarian]

Merab is a machine. He breaks mofoz.

 

[Steve Fox]

Merab is clearly clinically hyperactive without ever being diagnosed. A super power when well applied.

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

having a good cardio in a manlet body is like getting a toy in happy meal

 

[DoctorStoppage]

Embrace Prolonged Oxygen-deprivation

 

[DragRacer]

WTF does he need with cardio when he finishes every victory in the 1st round?

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

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Tom Aspinall was left awestruck by Merab Dvalishvili’s UFC 316 title defense.

Dvalishvili defended his bantamweight strap against Sean O’Malley in the main event at UFC 316 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey. After losing his title to Dvalishvili via decision at UFC 306 last year, O’Malley brought about substantial changes in his lifestyle and training. While many considered this to be the best version of O’Malley, Dvalishvili pressured “Suga” as expected before submitting him in the third round in yet another display of the Georgian champ’s feared gas tank.

Aspinall was also impressed and showered words of praise on Dvalishvili. The interim heavyweight champ believes Dvalishvili is a stylistic nightmare for not only O’Malley, but any bantamweight contender. Aspinall considers Dvalishvili’s nickname a perfect fit and wants to work on his cardio with “The Machine.”

"Merab just doesn’t stylistically match well with anybody else in the division,” Aspinall said on his YouTube channel. “He just overwhelms guys, he just keeps going, won’t stop. He has that weird herky-jerky standup style. He does 50 takedowns per round. He never stops working for 25 minutes. I just don’t know what you can do with a guy like that. To me he looks unstoppable right now. And “The Machine” is the best nickname you can have for a guy like this… I want Merab’s cardio. Merab, show me what’s what. Get me in that kind of shape, I’m ready for it.

Dvalishvili’s cardio exploits begin in training. His coach, John Wood, claims the champ spars for 10 rounds straight to prepare for five-round fights. Wood also admitted to being gassed out while holding pads for Dvalishvili.

READ HERE

https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tom-Aspinall-Asks-Merab-Dvalishvili-for-Cardio-Coaching-After-UFC-316-197243

Spoiler

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@Neck&Neck
@Arqueto @BroRogan @Carl Drogo @lsa
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[Luffy]

Lol Merab may drink a crazy energy fuel gas stuff specific from his Georgian region that helps him with that kinda of gas tank.... He's 34, Usman was 28 iirc... someone similar to. khabib, from Dagestan... Yet he shoot for 30 takedowns in that fight and was on fire yet. Smaller guys have better cardio by default, but Merab's cardio is insane. Maybe the only one who can match Merab's cardio is Jon Jones. Ever since the fight vs Stephen Bonnar, he never gassed out in a fight... Gus even called JJ a "cardio machine", saying he's the type of guy to smoke a pack a day before the fight and to not gass out even if he is having to actively push the pace.

In the deep cut interview, which seems like an after match stuff interview imo, JJ said his main weapon is his cardio. He said "I've never gassed out in a fight. My cardio and toughness will keep me going in a fight no matter what". Reyes also said "JJ is too tough. He took my best shot, that had KO'd everyone I had hit with, and it was clean... I thought 100% he'd be laying down after that upper cut, but he didn't even take a step back. He is the toughest MF ever. And he didn't stop, he kept pressuring me to a point I couldn't fight toe to toe anymore. Like, I'm just human"

 

[Luffy]

WTF does he need with cardio when he finishes every victory in the 1st round?

For JJ ofc.