UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega will feature four new faces inside the Octagon. The first we will profile were discovered in Dana White’s new and improved scouting efforts, web based shows Looking for a fight and Tuesday Night Contender Series. The first newbie is a young Sambo and Judo expert whose skill set is reminisce of a certain Pride great. Next is a hometown hero who has taken no short cuts on his grueling trip to the Octagon.
26-year-old Georgia native (think more Yakov Smirnoff, less Ray Charles) Merab Dvalishvili earned his Octagon debut by making the most out of his “Looking For a Fight” opportunity.