What is Merab Dvalishvili’s record?

Last Modified Jan 13, 2025 10:56 GMT
UFC 311 Press Conference
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Merab "The Machine" Dvalishvili is an accomplished Georgian mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC bantamweight class, where he is decorated as the divisional champion. Born on January 10, 1991, in Tbilisi, Georgia, Dvalishvili is known for his relentless wrestling and cardio. He trains alongside UFC stars like Aljamain Sterling at Serra-Longo Fight Team. Dvalishvili, a Judo black belt holder, also has the record for most takedowns in a UFC bantamweight fight, often showing off his chain-wrestling style of fighting in many matchups.

Dvalishvili started his professional career in MMA in the year 2014 and joined UFC in the year 2017. Having a tough start in his career with two losses in his first three fights, Dvalishvili has turned things around and is currently riding an eleven-fight win streak as of December 2024. A few of his most notable wins include dominating wins over Cody Stamann, Marlon Moraes, and José Aldo. Dvalishvili’s next bout will be his first title defense as a bantamweight champion against Umar Nurmagomedov on January 18, 2025, at UFC 311.

Also Read: Where was Merab Dvalishvili born?

Merab Dvalishvili's record

Merab ‘The Machine’ Dvalishvili maintains a professional MMA record of 18 wins and four losses (18-4-0), as of December 2024. Of his wins, three have come via knockouts, one by submission, and 14 times by decision. Dvalishvili's only losses in the UFC are against Ricky Simon and Frankie Saenz.

21 matches18 wins4 losses
By knockout30
By submission11
By decision143

Merab Dvalishvili's UFC record

Merab Dvalishvili stepped into the UFC octagon for the first time with a record of seven wins and two losses. Since his promotional debut, the bantamweight mixed martial artist has fought thirteen times in the promotion and has racked up a record of ten wins and two losses (11-2-0).

ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Win18-4Sean O'MalleyDecision(unanimous)UFC 306September 14, 202455:00Las Vegas, United States
Win17–4Henry CejudoDecision (unanimous)UFC 298February 17, 202435:00Anaheim, California, United States
Win16–4Petr YanDecision (unanimous)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

Also Read: How many times did Merab take down Petr Yan?

FAQs on Merab Dvalishvili

A. Merab Dvalishvili holds a record of 18 wins and 4 losses in MMA. 

A. Merab Dvalishvili was born on January 10, 1991, making him 33 years old as of December 2024.

A. Merab Dvalishvili hails from Tbilisi, Georgia.

A. Merab Dvalishvili currently competes in the bantamweight division where he is the champion. 

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