Merab Dvalishvili is a leading professional mixed martial artist currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He made his debut as a professional in 2014 and fought in different professional fight promotions in his early years. Dvalishvili ventured into the UFC on December 9, 2017, against Frankie Saenz in his inaugural showdown in the company.
He lost his first two matches in the elite professional MMA promotion and found his footing in the later matches. He established a long multi-fight winning streak before getting a shot at the UFC bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley at UFC 306. Dvalishvili exhibited a dominant performance and outclassed O'Malley, and eventually won the match by a unanimous decision to win the bantamweight title. As of May 21, 2025, he reigns as the champion of his division and is ranked as No. 4 in UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
Merab Dvalishvili's Fighting Style
Merab Dvalishvili is a trained MMA fighter in traditional wrestling, judo, and sambo. He has made a reputation for himself with his high-intensity style. Dvalishvili mixes his ground game with his striking and overpowers his rivals. He is fully capable of prolonging his fights with the help of good cardiovascular fitness and controlling his opponents via takedowns and grappling dominance.
Merab Dvalishvili Record
Merab Dvslishvili holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 19 wins and four losses as of May 21, 2025. He has won three fights by knockout, one by submission, and 15 by decision. Dvalishvili has suffered one loss by submission and four by decision.
| 23 matches | 19 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 15 | 3 |
FAQs on Merab Dvalishvili's fighting style
A. He has a professional MMA record of 19 wins and four losses as of May 2025.
A. Yes, he is trained in traditional wrestling, judo, and sambo.
A. As of May 2025, he is 34 years old.
A. He has a takedown accuracy of 35%.
A. He has a striking accuracy of 42%.
