Merab Dvalishvili

Merab Dvalishvili holds a 21-5 professional record and competes at bantamweight in orthodox stance. Standing 5'6" with a 68-inch reach, the Georgian wrestler operates as a high-volume grappler, averaging 5.97 takedowns per 15 minutes while maintaining a 76% takedown defense rate.

His striking output of 4.42 landed strikes per minute at 41% accuracy reflects a secondary approach, but his wrestling-centric gameplan has proven devastatingly effective. Over his recent eight-fight winning streak, Dvalishvili has dismantled elite competition through relentless pressure and positional control.

He defeated Sean O'Malley via unanimous decision in September 2024, then followed with another decisive five-round victory over Cory Sandhagen in October 2025, cementing his status as a title contender. Earlier, he outpointed Petr Yan across five rounds in March 2023 and scored a second-round TKO against Marlon Moraes in 2021.

Dvalishvili's 54% striking defense and consistent wrestling output make him one of the division's most difficult stylistic matchups. With consecutive dominant performances against top-ranked opposition, he remains positioned for an imminent title shot at bantamweight.