Merab Dvalishvili is a popular professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He competes in the bantamweight division and is considered one of the best competitors in the division of the lead professional mixed martial arts promotion.
Merab Dvalishvili, besides being a mixed martial artist, also competed as a professional grappler. He was the runner-up in the World Sambo Championships in South Korea in 2019. He also competed in combat sambo at 68 kilograms, where he was defeated in the finals by Stepan Kobenov. Dvalishvili headlined the Fury Pro Grappling 2 on October 29, 2021, against Kevin Dantzler and lost by unanimous decision.
Merab Dalishvili's takedowns against Petr Yan
Merab Dvalishvili attempted a UFC-record 49 takedowns against Petr Yan and succeeded 11 times. The duo faced each other at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili where Dvalishvili created history by attempting 49 takedowns against Yan in a high-octane showdown between the two. He surpassed Cain Velasquez's earlier UFC record of most takedowns (33).
Merab Dvalishvili Winning Streak in UFC
Merab Dvalishvili is on a ten-fight-winning streak in the UFC as of September 2024. He was last defeated by Ricky Simon in 2018 and has ever since won all the fights he has been a part of until 2024. Merab Dvalishvili currently holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 17 wins and 4 losses.
Moreover, the 33-year-old fighter is set to face the bantamweight champion, Sean O'Malley for his next fight on September 14, 2024, at Noche UFC 306.
Also read: Merab Dvalishvili's Next Fight
*Last updated on September 6, 2024.
FAQs on Merab Dvalishvili takedwons against Petr Yan
A. He has an active winning streak of 10 fights as of September 2024.
A. He broke Cain Valasquez’s record of 33 attempted takedowns.
A. He scored 11 takedowns from 49 attempted takedowns against Petr Yan.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 17 wins and 4 losses.
A. He competes in the bantamweight division.
