A recent livestream crossover between MMA and the fitness world delivered a quick reality check.
Merab Dvalishvili shared the mat with bodybuilding influencer Larry Wheels during a livestream on Kick, and the result was as decisive as it was fast.
Wheels, who had previously rolled with the former UFC bantamweight champion in an earlier clip, appeared better prepared this time around after putting in some wrestling work. That added preparation showed early, as he managed to hold his ground for a brief stretch once the exchange began.
But against a fighter known for relentless pace and suffocating grappling, that window didn’t last long.
Once “The Machine” secured control, the gap in experience became obvious. Wheels’ resistance faded quickly as the pressure mounted, and within moments, the sequence ended with a submission.
The entire exchange lasted under a minute, with Wheels forced to tap multiple times despite his significant size and strength advantage.
Check out the video below: