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MMA Biography

Merab Dvalishvili

“The Machine”

Georgian · Tbilisi, Georgia · Born 30 August 1988

Bantamweight
18-4
record
Most in division
takedowns
1
k o/ t k o wins
6
sub wins

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Georgian wrestling machine whose non-stop cardio, relentless takedown pressure and heart have made him one of the hardest opponents to beat in the UFC bantamweight division.

Merab Dvalishvili is a Georgian wrestler and UFC Bantamweight Champion, one of the most physically dominant and relentless fighters in the division. Known for his extraordinary cardio, elite wrestling, and high-volume offence, Dvalishvili overwhelms opponents with sheer physicality and work rate. He claimed the bantamweight title in 2024 and is widely considered among the hardest-working fighters in the UFC.

Career Journey

Timeline

1988 👶 Born in Tbilisi, Georgia
Career Timeline — Merab Dvalishvili
1988
Born in Tbilisi, Georgia