Merab Dvalishvili
Georgian-American mixed martial artist
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| January 18 2025 | Successfully defended UFC Bantamweight Championship by defeating undefeated contender Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision at UFC 311. Earned another Fight of the Night award. |
| January 18 2025 | Scheduled to make first title defense against undefeated contender Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311. |
| January 18 2025 | Successfully defended UFC Bantamweight Championship by defeating undefeated contender Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision at UFC 311. Earned another Fight of the Night award. |
| January 18 2025 | Scheduled to make first title defense against undefeated contender Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311. |
| 2024 | Ranked #6 Fighter of the Year by UFC.com, recognizing his outstanding performance and achievements in the UFC Bantamweight division. |
| 2024 | Ranked #6 Fighter of the Year by UFC.com, recognizing his outstanding performance and achievements in the UFC Bantamweight division. |
| September 14 2024 | Merab Dvalishvili scheduled to fight Sean O'Malley at UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada |
| September 14 2024 | Won the UFC Bantamweight Championship by unanimous decision against Sean O'Malley at UFC 306. |
| September 14 2024 | Merab Dvalishvili scheduled to fight Sean O'Malley at UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada |
| September 14 2024 | Won the UFC Bantamweight Championship by unanimous decision against Sean O'Malley at UFC 306. |
| February 17 2024 | Won via unanimous decision against former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 298, landing five takedowns. |
| February 17 2024 | Won via unanimous decision against former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 298, landing five takedowns. |
| 2023 | Became the first Georgian-born champion in UFC history by winning the UFC Bantamweight Championship |
| 2023 | Became the first Georgian-born champion in UFC history by winning the UFC Bantamweight Championship |
| March 11 2023 | Won via unanimous decision against former UFC Bantamweight champion Petr Yan at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili. Broke UFC record for most takedown attempts in a single bout with 49 attempts. |
| March 11 2023 | Won via unanimous decision against former UFC Bantamweight champion Petr Yan at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili. Broke UFC record for most takedown attempts in a single bout with 49 attempts. |
| January 21 2023 | Competed in the main event of High Rollerz 23 against Darren Branch, winning the match by submission using a choke from Kesa-gatame. |
| January 21 2023 | Competed in the main event of High Rollerz 23 against Darren Branch, winning the match by submission using a choke from Kesa-gatame. |
| 2022 | Becomes the second Georgian UFC champion after Ilia Topuria |
| 2022 | Becomes the second Georgian UFC champion after Ilia Topuria |
| August 20 2022 | Won via unanimous decision against former UFC Featherweight champion José Aldo at UFC 278. |
| August 20 2022 | Won via unanimous decision against former UFC Featherweight champion José Aldo at UFC 278. |
| October 29 2021 | Fought in the main event of Fury Pro Grappling 2, losing a unanimous decision to Kevin Dantzler. |
| October 29 2021 | Fought in the main event of Fury Pro Grappling 2, losing a unanimous decision to Kevin Dantzler. |
| September 25 2021 | Fought Marlon Moraes at UFC 266, being knocked down in the first round but rallying to win via TKO in round two. Earned Performance of the Night award. |
| September 25 2021 | Fought Marlon Moraes at UFC 266, being knocked down in the first round but rallying to win via TKO in round two. Earned Performance of the Night award. |
| May 1 2021 | Won via unanimous decision against Cody Stamann at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka after multiple previous bout cancellations. |
| May 1 2021 | Won via unanimous decision against Cody Stamann at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka after multiple previous bout cancellations. |
| August 15 2020 | Won via unanimous decision against John Dodson at UFC 252. |
| August 15 2020 | Won via unanimous decision against John Dodson at UFC 252. |
| June 13 2020 | Replaced opponent Ray Borg with Gustavo Lopez at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo, winning via unanimous decision in a catchweight bout. |
| June 13 2020 | Replaced opponent Ray Borg with Gustavo Lopez at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo, winning via unanimous decision in a catchweight bout. |
| February 15 2020 | Won via unanimous decision against Casey Kenney at UFC Fight Night 167. |
| February 15 2020 | Won via unanimous decision against Casey Kenney at UFC Fight Night 167. |
| 2019 | Dvalishvili competed in the World Sambo Championships in South Korea, finishing second in the 68 kilograms combat sambo category, ultimately losing the finals to Russia's Stepan Kobenov. |
| 2019 | Dvalishvili competed in the World Sambo Championships in South Korea, finishing second in the 68 kilograms combat sambo category, ultimately losing the finals to Russia's Stepan Kobenov. |
| May 4 2019 | Won via unanimous decision against Brad Katona at UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy. |
| May 4 2019 | Won via unanimous decision against Brad Katona at UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy. |
| 2018 | Dvalishvili makes his UFC debut, beginning his professional mixed martial arts career in the UFC Bantamweight division. |
| 2018 | Dvalishvili makes his UFC debut, beginning his professional mixed martial arts career in the UFC Bantamweight division. |
| September 15 2018 | Won via unanimous decision against Terrion Ware at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik. |
| September 15 2018 | Won via unanimous decision against Terrion Ware at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik. |
| April 21 2018 | Fought Ricky Simón at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee, losing via technical submission. Earned Fight of the Night award despite losing. His team appealed the result unsuccessfully. |
| April 21 2018 | Fought Ricky Simón at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee, losing via technical submission. Earned Fight of the Night award despite losing. His team appealed the result unsuccessfully. |
| December 9 2017 | Made his UFC debut against Frankie Saenz at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega, losing via split decision. |
| December 9 2017 | Made his UFC debut against Frankie Saenz at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega, losing via split decision. |
| June 2 2017 | Dvalishvili competed against Raufeon Stots on 'Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight', winning via a spectacular spinning backfist knockout just 15 seconds into the first round. This victory earned him a UFC contract directly from UFC President Dana White. |
| June 2 2017 | Dvalishvili competed against Raufeon Stots on 'Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight', winning via a spectacular spinning backfist knockout just 15 seconds into the first round. This victory earned him a UFC contract directly from UFC President Dana White. |
| 2014 | Merab Dvalishvili began his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career, initially competing in various promotions and experiencing a loss in his debut fight. |
| 2014 | Merab Dvalishvili began his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career, initially competing in various promotions and experiencing a loss in his debut fight. |
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