Merab Dvalishvili is a prominent professional mixed artist in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of May 2025, Dvalishvili is the champion of the bantamweight division of the UFC. Dvalishvili started training in sambo and judo right from childhood in his home country of Georgia, owing to his fascination with the combat sports. He left his home when he was 21 and traveled to the USA with a dream of becoming a professional mixed martial artist. He put on his professional gloves in 2014 and fought his first professional fight at Ring of Combat 47. Initially, Dvalishvili struggled to get into his groove, but a couple of fights down the line, he became unstoppable and demolished every opponent he crossed paths with inside the cage.
In the eighth fight of his professional career, Merab Dvalishvili won the vacant Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship by outshining Sukhrob Aydarbekov. He defeated Aydarbekov at Ring of Combat 58 by submitting him in the second round. He defended his title once against Raufeon Slots at Ring of Combat 59 by beating him via first-round KO, thanks to his skull-crushing spinning back fist. Merab Dvalishvili then proceeded further and eventually joined the UFC on December 9, 2017. He lost two fights consecutively in the promotion initially, but recovered beautifully and crafted a twelve-fight winning streak. He has an overall professional record of 19 wins and 4 losses as of May 2025.
Merab Dvalishvili's losses
Merab Dvaishvili has four losses to his name as of May 2025 in his professional career.
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Darren Mima
Merab Dvalishvili lost his first fight in the first professional bout of his career against Darren Mima. The duo locked horns at Ring of Combat 47 on January 24, 2014. Mima defeated Dvalishvili by a unanimous decision.
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Ricky Bandejas
Merab Dvalishvili and Ricky Bandejas locked horns at CFFC 43 on November 1, 2014, where Bandejas outclassed Dvalishvili by defeating him via unanimous decision.
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Frankie Saenz
Merab Dvalishvili encountered his third loss while facing Frankie Saenz. The duo locked horns with each other at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega. Saenz defeated Dvalishvili by a split decision.
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Ricky Simon
Merab Dvalishvili suffered his fourth loss at the hands of Ricky Simon. The duo squared off against each other at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee, and Simon handed him a third-round submission defeat.
Where does Merab Dvalishvili fight out of?
Merab Dvalishvili fights out of Long Island, New York, USA. He was born in Georgia and still holds a Georgian nationality, however, his exploration for seeking better chances of becoming a professional mixed martial artist led him to reach the USA.
FAQs on Merab Dvalishvili's losses
A. He is 34 years old as of May 2025.
A. He is a Georgian national.
A. He fights out of Long Island, New York, USA.
A. He has lost two fights in the UFC.
A. He will face Sean O'Malley in his next fight.
