Dvalishvili's Gas Station Prank Foiled By Nose

Merab Dvalishvili attempted to fool gas station customers with a long-haired wig and makeup recently, but his most recognizable feature betrayed him.

The former UFC bantamweight champion posed as an employee while filming reactions, according to Sherdog. One customer unknowingly told the disguised "Machine" that reclaiming the bantamweight belt would prove difficult. The prank worked on that fan, but a woman at the register spotted him instantly.

Dvalishvili's Nose Gives Away Identity

"Your nose gave you away," the woman told him after guessing his identity correctly. Dvalishvili's nose sits slightly crooked from years of damage accumulated in the cage, particularly from his most recent fight.

He defended his title three times in 2025 before dropping it to Petr Yan in a December rematch. Both fighters have indicated a trilogy bout is in the works, though the UFC has not made an official announcement.

The Georgian's distinctive profile proved too unique to hide, even under a full disguise. His attempt to work an incognito shift ended the moment a local recognized the feature that years of bantamweight wars left behind.

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• Sherdog — Merab Dvalishvili's hilarious prank ends after fan recognizes his nose