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Merab Dvalishvili

"The Machine"
21-5-0#1Bantamweight#9Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 5bonusesGeorgiaGeorgiaLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-0Grappling 0-1Wrestling 1-0
21-5-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →
NEXT FIGHT
vs Petr YanTitle bout
UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev·

CAREER SUMMARY

Merab Dvalishvili holds a professional MMA record of 21-5-0. Merab Dvalishvili has won 21 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 16 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Merab Dvalishvili lands 4.42 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 5.97 takedowns per 15 minutes. Merab Dvalishvili also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Merab Dvalishvili also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. Merab Dvalishvili also has 5 recorded sambo bouts. Most recent fight: December 6, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1991-01-10
Age
35
Nationality
Georgia
Birthplace
Tbilisi, Georgia

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseSamboJudoFreestyle Wrestling
  • 2026Competitor · Real American Freestyle
  • 2026Competitor · Real American Freestyle
  • 2024Champion · Us Open Sambo Championships · 64 kg
  • 2021Purple belt · BJJ · Matt Serra
  • 2019Silver · Combat Sambo Worlds · 68 kg
  • Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship · Ring of Combat
  • Champion · Georgian National Championships
  • Bronze · European Youth Sambo Championships · junior
  • Champion · Georgian Amateur MMA Championship
  • Champion · Battle In The South
  • Black belt · Judo
  • college in Georgia (physical education degree) · Physical Education
  • Started in Sambo
  • Started in Judo
  • Started in Other

Camp

  • Serra-Longo Fight Team · Long Island, New York, US

Coaches

  • Ray Longo · Head coach
  • Matt Serra · Grappling coach

Training partners

  • Aljamain Sterling

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (15 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
98 · best in division
Bottomless Gas Tank
100 · best in division
Punch power90
Kick power88
Punch speed94
Kick speed93
Accuracy91
Takedowns98
Ground striking93
Submissions93
Chin94
Body strength93
Cardio100

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.42per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.80per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed5.97per 15 min
35% success
Takedowns stuffed76%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Merab Dvalishvili sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Merab Dvalishvili earns per fight.

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Upcoming

  1. UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev
    vs Petr YanBantamweightTitle bout

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Petr YanTitle bout
    UFCUFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2· Dec 6, 2025· Bantamweight· 21-5 vs 20-5
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  2. WIN
    vs Cory Sandhagen×4Title bout · Title win #4
    UFCUFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Bantamweight· 21-4 vs 18-6
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Sean O'Malley×3Title bout · Title win #3
    UFCUFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2· Jun 7, 2025· Bantamweight· 20-4 vs 18-3
    SUB
    R3 · 4:42
    POTN
  4. WIN
    vs Umar Nurmagomedov×2Title bout · Title win #2
    UFCUFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 18-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  5. WIN
    vs Sean O'Malley×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFCUFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC O'Malley vs Dvalishvili· Sep 14, 2024· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 18-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Henry Cejudo
    UFCUFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria· Feb 17, 2024· Bantamweight· 17-4 vs 16-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Petr Yan
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili· Mar 11, 2023· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 16-5
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Jose Aldo
    UFCUFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 31-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Marlon Moraes
    UFCUFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega· Sep 25, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-4 vs 23-9-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:25
    POTN
  10. WIN
    vs Cody Stamann
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka· May 1, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 19-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs John Dodson
    UFCUFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier· Aug 15, 2020· Bantamweight· 12-4 vs 21-12
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Gustavo Lopez
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Eye vs Calvillo· Jun 13, 2020· Catchweight· 11-4 vs 11-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Casey Kenney
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Anderson vs Blachowicz· Feb 15, 2020· Bantamweight· 10-4 vs 13-2-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Brad Katona
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs Cowboy· May 4, 2019· Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 8-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Terrion Ware
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Oleinik· Sep 15, 2018· Bantamweight· 8-4 vs 17-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. LOSS
    vs Ricky Simon
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee· Apr 21, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-4 vs 13-1
    SUB
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  17. LOSS
    vs Frankie Saenz
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 11-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Raufeon Stots×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Ring of Combat 59· Jun 2, 2017· Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:15
  19. WIN
    vs Suhrob Aidarbekov
    Ring of Combat 58· Feb 24, 2017· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 6-3
    SUB
    R2 · 4:14
  20. WIN
    vs Tony Gravely
    Ring of Combat 57· Nov 18, 2016· Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 8-3
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Paul Grant
    Ring of Combat 56· Sep 23, 2016· Bantamweight· 4-2 vs 3-3
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Matt Tullos
    CES 36: Andrews vs. Muro· Jun 10, 2016· Featherweight· 3-2 vs 1-1
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Geoffrey Then
    CES 34: Curtis vs. Burrell· Apr 1, 2016· Bantamweight· 2-2 vs 0-1
    UD
  24. LOSS
    vs Ricky Bandejas
    CFFC 43: Good vs. Webb· Nov 1, 2014· Bantamweight· 1-2 vs 3-0
    UD
  25. WIN
    vs Dennis Dombrow
    Ring of Combat 49· Sep 19, 2014· Bantamweight· 1-1 vs 6-5
    TKO
    R3 · 0:50
  26. LOSS
    vs Darren Mima
    Ring of Combat 47· Jan 24, 2014· Bantamweight· 0-1 vs 4-1
    MD

Official UFC Ranking

Merab Dvalishvili's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
#1 Bantamweight · #9 Men's Pound-for-Pound
Meta rank
#1 Bantamweight
Peak
Champion Bantamweight
First ranked
Jul 14, 2020
Times ranked
264

Men's Pound-for-Pound

#1#5#10#1520252026Sep 17, 2024 · #7Jan 21, 2025 · #5Mar 11, 2025 · #4Jun 10, 2025 · #2Jul 1, 2025 · #3Dec 9, 2025 · #8Dec 16, 2025 · #7Mar 10, 2026 · #8May 12, 2026 · #7Jun 16, 2026 · #9Jul 14, 2026 · #8Sep 22, 2026 · #9#9

Bantamweight

C#5#10#15202120222023202420252026Jul 14, 2020 · #15Aug 17, 2020 · #12Aug 24, 2020 · #13Oct 26, 2020 · #12May 3, 2021 · #11May 10, 2021 · #10Jul 26, 2021 · #11Sep 27, 2021 · #6Aug 22, 2022 · #3Oct 24, 2022 · #2Dec 13, 2022 · #3Mar 13, 2023 · #1Aug 22, 2023 · #2Feb 20, 2024 · #1Sep 17, 2024 · CDec 9, 2025 · #1Sep 22, 2026 · #1#1

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1905▼13
Peak
1918Oct 5, 2025
Rated fights
26
150016501800201520172019202120232025Jan 24, 2014 · 1478Sep 19, 2014 · 1527Nov 1, 2014 · 1499Apr 1, 2016 · 1527Jun 10, 2016 · 1556Sep 23, 2016 · 1585Nov 18, 2016 · 1605Feb 24, 2017 · 1628Jun 2, 2017 · 1658Dec 9, 2017 · 1646Apr 22, 2018 · 1620Sep 15, 2018 · 1646May 5, 2019 · 1677Feb 16, 2020 · 1711Jun 14, 2020 · 1734Aug 16, 2020 · 1762May 2, 2021 · 1785Sep 26, 2021 · 1822Aug 21, 2022 · 1836Mar 11, 2023 · 1850Feb 18, 2024 · 1857Sep 15, 2024 · 1872Jan 19, 2025 · 1887Jun 8, 2025 · 1906Oct 5, 2025 · 1918Dec 7, 2025 · 19051905

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Frequently asked questions

When does Merab Dvalishvili fight next?

Merab Dvalishvili fights Petr Yan on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev.

What is Merab Dvalishvili's record?

Merab Dvalishvili's professional MMA record is 21-5-0.

Who is Merab Dvalishvili fighting next?

Merab Dvalishvili's next opponent is Petr Yan at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev.

Who did Merab Dvalishvili fight last?

Merab Dvalishvili most recently fought Petr Yan at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 on Saturday, December 6, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Merab Dvalishvili fight in?

Merab Dvalishvili fights at Bantamweight.

Is Merab Dvalishvili ranked in the UFC?

Merab Dvalishvili is currently ranked #1 in the UFC Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does Merab Dvalishvili have?

Merab Dvalishvili has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Merab Dvalishvili won?

Merab Dvalishvili has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Merab Dvalishvili?

Merab Dvalishvili is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Merab Dvalishvili weigh?

Merab Dvalishvili weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Merab Dvalishvili's reach?

Merab Dvalishvili has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Merab Dvalishvili?

Merab Dvalishvili is 35 years old (born Jan 10, 1991).

Where is Merab Dvalishvili from?

Merab Dvalishvili is from Georgia.