Merab Dvalishvili

Merab Dvalishvili is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC bantamweight division. He was born on January 10, 1991, in Tbilisi. At the age of 21, he moved to the United States, where he continued his professional MMA training under coaches Ray Longo and Matt Serra. Dvalishvili has been competing professionally since 2014.

The year 2024 marked a significant milestone in his career. In March, Dvalishvili obtained U.S. citizenship and later won the UFC bantamweight title by defeating Sean O’Malley. He successfully defended the belt in January 2025 against Umar Nurmagomedov. Subsequently, Dvalishvili faced O’Malley again at UFC 316 and secured another victory.

Another notable event in his career was the bout against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320, which Dvalishvili won via unanimous decision. In December 2025, he defended his title against Petr Yan but was defeated by his opponent. Thus, Dvalishvili’s career has included both successful title defenses and a loss in a championship bout.

Merab Dvalishvili’s fighting style is built on a combination of technical skill, physical endurance, and high activity during the fight.

His performances attract the attention of mixed martial arts fans and offer a chance to follow the career progression of a prominent UFC bantamweight fighter.You can purchase tickets for events featuring Merab Dvalishvili and view the current schedule of sporting events on the website. The upcoming tournament schedule allows you to stay informed about the fighter's future bouts and plan your attendance at events that interest you.