Merab Dvalishvili, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 21 wins, 4 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the UFC's bantamweight division, he stands at 5' 6" with a reach of 68", making him a formidable opponent in the octagon. Dvalishvili's fighting style is characterized by his freestyle approach, demonstrating an average of 4.33 significant strikes per minute and a striking accuracy of 42%. His defense is equally impressive, absorbing an average of 2.55 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense of 56%. Throughout his UFC career, Dvalishvili has shown remarkable takedown abilities, averaging 6.4 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 37%. His submission attempts are less frequent, averaging 0.3 per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Dvalishvili's career include defeating Jose Aldo, whose ELO rating was 1160 at the time. In his most recent fights, he has won against Henry Cejudo, Sean O'Malley (twice), Umar Nurmagomedov, and Cory Sandhagen, all by decision or submission. His latest victory was against Cory Sandhagen on October 4, 2025. As of his current pound-for-pound ranking, Dvalishvili holds the #3 position.