The UFC weigh-in show took an unexpected, humorous turn as Daniel Cormier joked about Merab Dvalishvili ‘s new acquired American nationality. Cormier’s insistence that he “doesn’t claim” the champion swiftly turned into a cry of “USA! USA!” when Merab appeared on the show. The sudden flip not only had the panel cracking up but also sent fans online into a frenzy, with Merab himself joining in with a one-word reaction to the situation.

At first, Cormier appeared to be sure of his stance. He told his fellow panelists, “I don’t claim him. The moment Merab comes here with an American accent, then I’ll claim him. If Merab comes up here and sounds Georgian, he’s Georgian. If he looks Georgian and he sounds Georgian, he’s Georgian.”

His deadpan delivery made the jab more convincing, incr

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