Merab Dvalishvili

"The Machine"

UFC Champ BW

20 - 4 - 0

(W-L-D)
Age
34
Height
66 cm 168 cm
Last Weigh-In
134 lbs 61 kg
Reach
68 cm 173 cm
Leg Reach
38 cm 97 cm
Georgia
Style
Combat Sambo, Judo
Stance
Orthodox
Born
Tbilisi, Georgia
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UFC 320

04.10.25, Las Vegas, USA.

Merab Dvalishvili

Bouts24
Wins20
Losses4
Draws0

Cory Sandhagen

Bouts23
Wins18
Losses5
Draws0

Statistics

Wins

KO/TKO

4 (20%)
Dec

15 (75%)
Sub

1 (5%)

Loss

KO/TKO

0
Dec

3 (75%)
Sub

1 (25%)

14:3157

Avg fight time

11

First round finishes
15:2415

Avg fight time in the UFC

1111

UFC Bouts for calculating statistics
0.300.30

Submission attempts per 15 min

6.706.70

Takedowns per bout
7474

Takedowns Landed

204204

Takedown Attempted
36%36

Successful takedown

61%61

Takedown Defense
4.464.46

Sig. strikes landed (per min)

4.004.00

Sig. strikes absorbed (per min)
755755

Sig. strikes landed

18231823

Sig. strikes attempted
41%41

Significant Strikes Accuracy

54%54

Sig. strikes defense
16791679

Sig. Strikes Landed

28602860

Sig. Strikes Attempted
59%59

Striking Accuracy

0.1010

Avg. knockdowns per fight

Promotion Stats

Promotion	Bouts
UFC	15
CES	2
Cage Fury	2
ROC	6
Not defined	5

Sig. strikes by position

Standing

449 (59%)
Clinch

106 (14%)
Ground

200 (27%)

Head

486

64%

Body

127

17%

Legs

142

19%

PRO Results

VS Cory Sandhagen
04.10.2025 • UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
20 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

18 - 5 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
- Finishing move
  
  Confirmed Upcoming Bout
- BILLING
  
  Co-Main Event
- Bout format
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Sean O'Malley
07.06.2025 • UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2

Round
3

Time
14.42

Method
KO/TKO
19 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

18 - 2 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2
- Finishing move
  
  North South Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Event
- Bout format
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  134.0 lbs (60.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -285 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Umar Nurmagomedov
18.01.2025 • UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano

Round
5

Time
25.00

Method
Decision
18 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

18 - 0 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Co-Main Event
- Bout format
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  134.0 lbs (60.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +225 Moderate Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Sean O'Malley
14.09.2024 • UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili

Round
5

Time
25.00

Method
Decision
17 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

18 - 1 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Event
- Bout format
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  134.0 lbs (60.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +105 Near Even
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Henry Cejudo
17.02.2024 • UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
16 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

16 - 3 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.0 lbs (61.2 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -260 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Petr Yan
11.03.2023 • UFC Fight Night

Round
5

Time
25.00

Method
Decision
15 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

16 - 4 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Event
- Bout format
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  134.5 lbs (61.0 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +210 Moderate Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Jose Aldo
20.08.2022 • UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
14 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

31 - 7 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -150 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Kevin Dantzler
29.10.2021 • Fury Pro Grappling 2 • grappling

Method
Decision
- Event
  
  Fury Pro Grappling 2
- BILLING
  
  Main Event
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Marlon Moraes
25.09.2021 • UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega

Round
2

Time
9.25

Method
KO/TKO
13 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

23 - 8 - 1

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega
- Finishing move
  
  Ground & Pound
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -275 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Cody Stamann
01.05.2021 • UFC Fight Night

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
12 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

19 - 3 - 1

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -255 Moderate Favorite
VS Raoni Barcelos
05.12.2020 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
VS Cody Stamann
05.12.2020 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS John Dodson
15.08.2020 • UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
11 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

21 - 11 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -280 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Gustavo Lopez
13.06.2020 • UFC Fight Night

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
10 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

11 - 4 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  140 lbs (63.5 kg)
- Weight
  
  139.0 lbs (63.0 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -850 Huge Favorite
VS Ray Borg
13.06.2020 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- ODDS
  
  -315 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Casey Kenney
15.02.2020 • UFC on ESPN+ 25

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
9 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

13 - 1 - 1

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC on ESPN+ 25
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -175 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Cesar Ramirez
07.11.2019 • 2019 Combat Sambo World Championships • sambo
- Event
  
  2019 Combat Sambo World Championships
- Finishing move
  
  Win
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  1 x 5
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Yerlan Makhmutov
07.11.2019 • 2019 Combat Sambo World Championships • sambo
- Event
  
  2019 Combat Sambo World Championships
- Finishing move
  
  Win
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  1 x 5
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Stepan Kobenov
07.11.2019 • 2019 Combat Sambo World Championships • sambo
- Event
  
  2019 Combat Sambo World Championships
- Finishing move
  
  Loss
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  1 x 5
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Mindaugas Ramaska
07.11.2019 • 2019 Combat Sambo World Championships • sambo
- Event
  
  2019 Combat Sambo World Championships
- Finishing move
  
  Win
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  1 x 5
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Abdylla Babayev
07.11.2019 • 2019 Combat Sambo World Championships • sambo
- Event
  
  2019 Combat Sambo World Championships
- Finishing move
  
  Win
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  1 x 5
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Brad Katona
04.05.2019 • UFC on ESPN+ 9

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
8 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

8 - 0 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC on ESPN+ 9
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -165 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Terrion Ware
15.09.2018 • UFC Fight Night 136

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
7 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

17 - 8 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 136
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.0 lbs (61.2 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -550 Heavy Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Ricky Simon
21.04.2018 • UFC Fight Night 128

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Submission
7 - 3 -

(W-L-D)

12 - 1 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 128
- Finishing move
  
  Technical (Guillotine Choke)
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.2 lbs (61.3 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +110 Near Even
VS Augusto Mendes
21.04.2018 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Frankie Saenz
09.12.2017 • UFC Fight Night 123

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
7 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

10 - 5 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 123
- Finishing move
  
  Split
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.6 lbs (61.5 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -170 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Raufeon Stots
02.06.2017 • Ring of Combat 59

Round
1

Time
0.15

Method
KO/TKO
6 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

8 - 0 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  Ring of Combat 59
- Finishing move
  
  Spinning Backfist
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Suhrob Aidarbekov
24.02.2017 • Ring of Combat 58

Round
2

Time
9.14

Method
Submission
5 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

6 - 2 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  Ring of Combat 58
- Finishing move
  
  Armbar
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.3 lbs (61.3 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Tony Gravely
18.11.2016 • Ring of Combat 57

Round
3

Time
12.00

Method
Decision
4 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

8 - 2 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  Ring of Combat 57
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 4
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Paul Grant
23.09.2016 • Ring of Combat 56

Round
3

Time
12.00

Method
Decision
3 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

3 - 2 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  Ring of Combat 56
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 4
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Matt Tullos
10.06.2016 • CES 36: Andrews vs. Muro

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
2 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

1 - 0 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  CES 36: Andrews vs. Muro
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  145 lbs (65.8 kg)
- Weight
  
  145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Geoffrey Then
01.04.2016 • CES 34: Curtis vs. Burrell

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
1 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

0 - 0 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  CES 34: Curtis vs. Burrell
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
VS Leodegario Muniz
20.11.2015 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
VS Cody Mooney
23.01.2015 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Ricky Bandejas
01.11.2014 • CFFC 43: Good vs. Webb

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
1 - 1 -

(W-L-D)

2 - 0 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  CFFC 43: Good vs. Webb
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  135.9 lbs (61.6 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Dennis Dombrow
19.09.2014 • Ring of Combat 49

Round
3

Time
8.50

Method
KO/TKO
0 - 1 -

(W-L-D)

6 - 4 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  Ring of Combat 49
- Finishing move
  
  Punches
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 4
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
VS Leodegario Muniz
16.05.2014 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Darren Mima
24.01.2014 • Ring of Combat 47

Round
3

Time
12.00

Method
Decision
0 - 0 -

(W-L-D)

3 - 1 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  Ring of Combat 47
- Finishing move
  
  Majority
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 4
- Division
  
  135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Weight
  
  136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
VS Samad Mobley
24.01.2014 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout