Merab Dvalishvili might not fully understand the 100 men vs. 1 gorilla challenge.
The strange debate went viral this week with celebrities, influencers, and seemingly everyone on social media weighing in on whether an army of men could defeat one of nature’s most powerful creatures.
Unsurprisingly, UFC fighters have had plenty to say about it, including Dvalishvili, who said in a video that he could get the job done all by himself.
“One gorilla?” Dvalishvili said. “That’s easy. I’m smart. I’m strong. I’m training everyday, you think I cannot take one gorilla?
Asked about his potential strategy, Dvalishvili believes his trademark wrestling attack is key to overpowering a great ape.
“Shoot,” Dvalishvili said. “Take him down. Boom, boom. Easy. I think I can take one gorilla.”
Dvalishvili remained undeterred when reminded of the sheer size of a gorilla, taking a moment to think before stating the ideal takedown technique for the situation.
“Six-hundred pounds?” Dvalishvili said. “Maybe inside trip.”
Watch the video below for more 100 men vs. 1 gorilla reactions from the combat sports world.
100 men vs 1 gorilla pic.twitter.com/zdNm4qgiGH
— UFC (@ufc) April 30, 2025
Bo Nickal: “Give me, like, three of me and I think we’ll take him out. Easy.”
Brandon Moreno: “Yeah, easy. Me alone.”
Jamahal Hill: “If you had a .22 and you shot a gorilla, that’s not going to do shit but piss it off, right? So what the f*ck are your first and your feet going to do?”
Mikey Musumeci: “One hundred percent, one hundred men could take down a silverback gorilla. What we’re going to do is, though, we’re going to sacrifice a few of them.”
Punahele Soriano: “The first wave of guys coming in, I picture the gorilla just like, smush, just like their heads in a row, like crrrrrrrrrssssh.”
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SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE
If there’s one thing refs in the UFC definitely do, it’s call fouls.
Not one single legal punch @PFLMMA UFC would never let this fly.... https://t.co/511BrC7fFR
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) May 2, 2025
Another party weighs in on the great debate of our time.
People are really putting these gorillas on a pedestal
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) May 1, 2025
I’d back the Ginger Gorilla https://t.co/jgVGSPTZh5 pic.twitter.com/bbelnKEq54
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) May 1, 2025
A team-up we can all support.
Doing something pretty cool with @angelaleemma and UFC as a corporate sponsor, if you’re interested in helping give me a shout⚡️ pic.twitter.com/slvg2Cx4Sb
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) May 1, 2025
Now this is a good ESPN stat.
There are only four fighters from WEC that are still active in the UFC today. Poirier and Aldo are the only two that are currently ranked and Dustin is still in the top-5
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 1, 2025
The longevity is next level #UFC315 pic.twitter.com/sGQj2G9GVV
I’d play it.
I don't blame Chatri for refusing to publicly acknowledge this game exists https://t.co/ztpJdvSW0F
— Jonathan of Kowloon & Cotai (@GlobeSvcs) May 1, 2025
Got him.
A knack or inside information?! Hammer #busted #mma #ufc #gambling #jameskrause #scandal #betting pic.twitter.com/CQSsCsjzw4
— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) May 2, 2025
FINAL THOUGHTS
One hundred average dudes ain’t beating a gorilla, come on, man. Keep in mind, I’m factoring in psychological factor, like when the first few guys get creamed, that’s just going to annihilate morale. Not to mention cause a large chunk of the survivors to just scatter and try to escape the battlefield.
One hundred trained fighters? Hmm, more compelling, especially if we have some real athletes in there. You could talk me into it, though if my life depended on it, I’m still picking the gorilla.
Now let’s hope this debate disappears by the time UFC 315 fight week kicks off. - Lee
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