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Merab Dvalishvili
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Merab Dvalishvili

Merab Dvalishvili

"The Machine"
GeorgiaGeorgia
135 Striker
Record21-5-0
Streak1 Losses
Height5' 6"
Weight135
Reach68"
Age35

Performance

82 Global score
Grappler
Elo rating 1655 (Peak 1676)

Strengths

  • Takedowns/15min96
  • Control/round85
  • Ground striking84
  • Strikes absorbed/min78
  • Clinch striking76

Weaknesses

  • Distance striking19
  • Striking accuracy29
  • Body strikes36
  • Finish rate43
  • Leg strikes56

Advanced Statistics

42%Striking accuracy
54%Strike defense
76%Takedown defense
14%Finish rate
Head 66.6% Body 17.3% Legs 16.1%
Distance 63.6% Clinch 14.9% Ground 21.5%
Sig. strikes/min
4.4
Strikes absorbed/min
2.8
Takedowns/15min
6
Control/round
1:48
Sub attempts/15min
0.4
Takedown accuracy
35.2%

Updated on 7/5/2026

The community verdict Early signal: 100% of MMX predictions favor them
Summary

Merab Dvalishvili is a 135 MMA fighter with a record of 21-5-0. 35 years old. Currently ranked #1 in the UFC. Represents Georgia. Current streak: 1 Losses.

Updated on Jul 5, 2026
Archetype
The Technician
Known for their cage IQ and technical mastery, often goes to the judges.

How does Merab Dvalishvili win his fights?

KO
3
SUB
2
DEC
16

What are Merab Dvalishvili's last 5 fights?

L
UFC
Petr Yan Russia
Petr Yan
Unanimous decision
Dec 6, 2025
W
UFC
Cory Sandhagen
Cory Sandhagen
Unanimous decision
Oct 4, 2025
W
UFC
Sean O'Malley
Sean O'Malley
Submission - R3
Jun 7, 2025
W
UFC
Umar Nurmagomedov
Umar Nurmagomedov
Unanimous decision
Jan 18, 2025
W
UFC
Sean O'Malley
Sean O'Malley
Unanimous decision
Sep 14, 2024

What is Merab Dvalishvili's full fight history?

L
UFC
Petr Yan Russia
Petr Yan
DEC - R3
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Dec 6, 2025

Which fighters are similar to Merab Dvalishvili?

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7-3-0
Deiveson Figueiredo
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Luana Santos
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