Merab Dvalishvili

"The Machine"

21-6-0#1Bantamweight #9Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 6bonuses

GeorgiaLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-0Grappling 0-1Wrestling 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Petr Yan · Unanimous Decision · Oct 24, 2026

21-6-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Petr YanUD · R5 5:00

UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev·October 24, 2026

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Merab Dvalishvili holds a professional MMA record of 21-6-0. Dvalishvili has won 21 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 16 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Dvalishvili lands 4.48 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 5.74 takedowns per 15 minutes. Dvalishvili also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Dvalishvili also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. Dvalishvili also has 5 recorded sambo bouts. Most recent fight: October 24, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

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

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Career history

LOSS
vs Petr YanTitle bout
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev· Oct 24, 2026· Bantamweight· 21-6 vs 21-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Petr YanTitle bout
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2· Dec 6, 2025· Bantamweight· 21-5 vs 20-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Cory Sandhagen×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Bantamweight· 21-4 vs 18-6
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sean O'Malley×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2· Jun 7, 2025· Bantamweight· 20-4 vs 18-3
SUB
R3 · 4:42
POTN
WIN
vs Umar Nurmagomedov×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 18-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Sean O'Malley×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC O'Malley vs Dvalishvili· Sep 14, 2024· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 18-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Henry Cejudo
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria· Feb 17, 2024· Bantamweight· 17-4 vs 16-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Petr Yan
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili· Mar 11, 2023· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 16-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jose Aldo
UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 31-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marlon Moraes
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega· Sep 25, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-4 vs 23-9-1
TKO
R2 · 4:25
POTN
WIN
vs Cody Stamann
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka· May 1, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 19-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs John Dodson
UFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier· Aug 15, 2020· Bantamweight· 12-4 vs 21-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gustavo Lopez
UFC Fight Night: Eye vs Calvillo· Jun 13, 2020· Catchweight· 11-4 vs 11-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Casey Kenney
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs Blachowicz· Feb 15, 2020· Bantamweight· 10-4 vs 13-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brad Katona
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs Cowboy· May 4, 2019· Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Terrion Ware
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Oleinik· Sep 15, 2018· Bantamweight· 8-4 vs 17-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ricky Simon
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee· Apr 21, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-4 vs 13-1
SUB
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Frankie Saenz
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 11-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
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
WIN
vs Suhrob Aidarbekov
Ring of Combat 58· Feb 24, 2017· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 6-3
SUB
R2 · 4:14
WIN
vs Tony Gravely
Ring of Combat 57· Nov 18, 2016· Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 8-3
UD
WIN
vs Paul Grant
Ring of Combat 56· Sep 23, 2016· Bantamweight· 4-2 vs 3-3
UD
WIN
vs Matt Tullos
CES 36: Andrews vs. Muro· Jun 10, 2016· Featherweight· 3-2 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Geoffrey Then
CES 34: Curtis vs. Burrell· Apr 1, 2016· Bantamweight· 2-2 vs 0-1
UD
LOSS
vs Ricky Bandejas
CFFC 43: Good vs. Webb· Nov 1, 2014· Bantamweight· 1-2 vs 3-0
UD
WIN
vs Dennis Dombrow
Ring of Combat 49· Sep 19, 2014· Bantamweight· 1-1 vs 6-5
TKO
R3 · 0:50
LOSS
vs Darren Mima
Ring of Combat 47· Jan 24, 2014· Bantamweight· 0-1 vs 4-1
MD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseSamboJudoFreestyle Wrestling

2024Champion · US Open Sambo Championships · 64 kg Catchweight
2021Purple belt · BJJ · Matt Serra
2019Silver · Combat Sambo Worlds · 68 kg Catchweight
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, United States

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)

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

Pro MMARecord: 21-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.48per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.98per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.74per 15 min

31% success

Takedowns stuffed76%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 14-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.48per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.98per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.74per 15 min

31% 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.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Merab Dvalishvili has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×4★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Bantamweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

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

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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: 272

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1898▼12
Peak: 1924Oct 5, 2025
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Merab Dvalishvili fight next?

Merab Dvalishvili has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Merab Dvalishvili's record?

Merab Dvalishvili's professional MMA record is 21-6-0.

Who is Merab Dvalishvili fighting next?

Merab Dvalishvili's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Merab Dvalishvili fight last?

Merab Dvalishvili most recently fought Petr Yan at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 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 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× 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.

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CAREER SUMMARY