Merab Dvalishvili

Merab Dvalishvili

Personal Information

Full Name Merab Dvalishvili
Age 32
Nationality Georgian
Nickname The Machine

Merab Dvalishvili News

Sean Strickland believes Merab Dvalishvili could snatch Henry Cejudo's 'King of Cringe' title: "That ain't the way to get famous" Sean Strickland believes Merab Dvalishvili could snatch Henry Cejudo's 'King of Cringe' title: "That ain't the way to get famous"
Sean Strickland believes Merab Dvalishvili could snatch Henry Cejudo's 'King of Cringe' title: "That ain't the way to get famous"
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Exclusive: Mario Bautista reacts to Sean O'Malley's title loss at UFC 306, believes 'Sugar' beats Merab Dvalishvili "nine out of ten times" Exclusive: Mario Bautista reacts to Sean O'Malley's title loss at UFC 306, believes 'Sugar' beats Merab Dvalishvili "nine out of ten times"
Exclusive: Mario Bautista reacts to Sean O'Malley's title loss at UFC 306, believes 'Sugar' beats Merab Dvalishvili "nine out of ten times"
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Sean O'Malley issues ultimatum to Merab Dvalishvili regarding his fight with Umar Nurmagomedov: "Suck my s*c if you don't like that" Sean O'Malley issues ultimatum to Merab Dvalishvili regarding his fight with Umar Nurmagomedov: "Suck my s*c if you don't like that"
Sean O'Malley issues ultimatum to Merab Dvalishvili regarding his fight with Umar Nurmagomedov: "Suck my s*c if you don't like that"
"You know that Ramadan is in March" - Merab Dvalishvili asked to stop making excuses by Umar Nurmagomedov in scathing attack "You know that Ramadan is in March" - Merab Dvalishvili asked to stop making excuses by Umar Nurmagomedov in scathing attack
"You know that Ramadan is in March" - Merab Dvalishvili asked to stop making excuses by Umar Nurmagomedov in scathing attack
"[Dagestani fighters] usually don't fight during Ramadan" - Merab Dvalishvili shares timeline for upcoming UFC title defence against Umar Nurmagomedov "[Dagestani fighters] usually don't fight during Ramadan" - Merab Dvalishvili shares timeline for upcoming UFC title defence against Umar Nurmagomedov
"[Dagestani fighters] usually don't fight during Ramadan" - Merab Dvalishvili shares timeline for upcoming UFC title defence against Umar Nurmagomedov

Merab Dvalishvili: A Brief Biography

Merab Dvalishvili is a Georgian mixed martial artist competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is currently the No.3 ranked contender in the division with an eight-win streak.

‘The Machine’ is a former Ring of Combat bantamweight champion.




Latest News Update for Merab Dvalishvili


Merab Dvalishvili won his fight against Petr Yan for UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili on March 11, 2023, at The Theatre at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, United States.


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Merab Dvalishvili Facts


Birth PlaceTbilisi, Georgia
Star SignCapricorn
Net Worth (2023)$1.8 million (approximately)
Age32
EducationPhysical Education
MMA Debut2014
MMA Record16-4
AchievementsFormer Ring of Combat bantamweight champion.
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter




Early Life and Career


Merab Dvalishvili was born and raised in Tbilisi, Georgia. He started training in judo, sambo, and wrestling for self-defense at a very young age. Dvalishvili started transitioning into mixed martial arts in 2010 as he loved fighting.


He has a Degree in Physical Education from a college in Georgia.


Merab Dvalishvili made his professional debut on January 24, 2014, against Darren Mima and lost the fight via decision. The fight took place at Ring of Combat 47 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.


On February 24, 2017, Dvalishivili won the vacant Ring of Combat bantamweight championship by defeating Sukhrob Aydarbekov via submission.


He had a professional record of 7-2-0 before signing up for the UFC.




Merab Dvalishvili’s Career in UFC


UFC 266: Moraes v Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 266: Moraes v Dvalishvili


Merab Dvalishvili made his UFC debut on December 9, 2017, against Frankie Saenz and lost the fight via decision. He also lost his second fight against Ricky Simon via technical submission.


Between 2018 and 2021, Dvalishvili faced Terrion Ware, Brad Katona Casey Kenney, Gustavo Lopez, John Dodson, and Cody Stamann and won all the fights via unanimous decision.


‘The Machine’ then faced Marlon Moraes at UFC 266 and won the fight via technical knockout.


Merab Dvalishvili faced Marlon Moraes and Jose Aldo and won both bouts via technical knockout and decision.


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Merab Dvalishvili Record


Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Win16-4Petr YanDecision UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. DvalishviliMarch 11, 202355:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–4José AldoDecision (unanimous)UFC 278August 20, 202235:00Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win14–4Marlon MoraesTKO (punches)UFC 266September 25, 202124:25Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–4Cody StamannDecision (unanimous)UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. ProcházkaMay 1, 202135:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–4John DodsonDecision (unanimous)UFC 252August 15, 202035:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–4Gustavo LopezDecision (unanimous)UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. CalvilloJune 13, 202035:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–4Casey KenneyDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2February 15, 202035:00Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win9–4Brad KatonaDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. CowboyMay 4, 201935:00Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Win8–4Terrion WareDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. OleinikSeptember 15, 201835:00Moscow, Russia
Loss7–4Ricky SimónTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. LeeApril 21, 201835:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss7–3Frankie SaenzDecision (split)UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. OrtegaDecember 9, 201735:00Fresno, California, United States
Win7–2Raufeon StotsKO (spinning backfist)Ring of Combat 59June 2, 201710:15Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win6–2Sukhrob AydarbekovSubmission (armbar)Ring of Combat 58February 24, 20172N/AAtlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–2Tony GravelyDecision (split)Ring of Combat 57November 18, 201635:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win4–2Paul GrantDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 56September 23, 201634:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–2Matt TullosDecision (unanimous)CES MMA 36June 10, 201635:00Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win2–2Geoffrey ThenDecision (unanimous)CES MMA 34April 1, 201635:00Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Loss1–2Ricky BandejasDecision (unanimous)CFFC 43November 1, 201435:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win1–1Dennis DombrowTKO (punches)Ring of Combat 49September 19, 201430:50Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss0–1Darren MimaDecision (majority)Ring of Combat 47January 24, 201434:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States




FAQs on Merab Dvalishvili



Q1. Who has Merab Dvalishvili lost to in the UFC?


Merab Dvalishvili has only lost to Frankie Saenz and Ricky Simon in the UFC.



Q2. How many fights has Merab Dvalishvili had in the UFC?


Merab Dvalishvili has had eleven fights in the UFC so far.



Q3. What is Merab Dvalishvili’s current rank in the UFC?


Merab Dvalishvili is currently the No.3 ranked contender in the bantamweight division of the UFC.






*Last updated on February 12, 2023.

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