Merab Dvalishvili is the first born and raised Georgian UFC Champion. With 21 wins from 27 professional bouts, 3 of them by knockout. Merab has been a strong contender in the Bantamweight division.
Birthday | 1/10/1991 |
Age | 35 |
Country | Georgia |
Nickname | The Machine |
Height | 5'6" |
Reach | 68" |
Stance | Orthodox |
Weight Division | Bantamweight |
Professional Record | 21-6-0 |
Dvalishvili's Age
Merab Dvalishvili was born on January 10, 1991, he is 35 years old. He made his professional MMA debut when he was 23 years old in 2014.
In December 2017, he made his UFC debut at Fight Night where he faced Frankie Saenz. He lost his debut by split decision but went on to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion.
Merab Dvalishvili Record
Dvalishvili has 21 wins from 27 professional bouts, 3 of them by knockout and 2 by submission. Merab has become a dominant contender in the Bantamweight division. Here are some of his most recent bouts:
October 2026: Lost to Petr Yan in round 5 via unanimous decision at UFC 333.
December 2025: Lost to Petr Yan in round 5 by unanimous decision at UFC 323.
October 2024: Defeated Cory Sandhagen in round 5 by unanimous decision at UFC 320.
June 2025: Defeated Sean O'Malley in round 3 by submission at UFC 316.
January 2025: Defeated Umar Nurmagomedov in round 5 by unanimous decision at UFC 311.
Nickname
Dvalishivili's nickname is "The Machine" because of his high-intensity and relentless playing style. He creates a challenging environment for anyone trying to match his pace.
When will Dvalishvili Return to the Octagon?
Merab Dvalishvili most recently lost to Petr Yan in a trilogy fight for the bantamweight title at UFC 333 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi. No date has been set for his return to the Octagon.
