Yeah, that moment with Merab Dvalishvili and Trump’s Secret Service was wild. When Merab jumped the fence and sprinted across the arena with the Georgian flag to celebrate Aljamain Sterling’s win—he got real close to Trump’s section. The Secret Service instantly tensed up, clearly unsure if this was just a passionate fighter or a potential threat.
To be fair, Merab is known for his chaotic energy and love for dramatic entrances, but you could tell security wasn’t briefed on the “Merab experience.” One agent even stepped forward like he was ready to intercept before realizing Merab was just celebrating.
It was one of those classic UFC moments—part heart, part chaos, and part “oh no, not near the former President.” Dana White later laughed it off, but the agents definitely didn’t find it funny at the time.
President Trump’s Secret Service wasn’t taking any chances with Merab 😳😭 pic.twitter.com/jyZDzalIal
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) June 12, 2025
