Bantamweight#1 RankedACTIVE
Merab Dvalishvili
20-4
Age
34
Height
5'6"
Weight
134 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
16:36
Gym
Team Serra/Longo
UFC Record
14-3(17 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 1 Sub 12 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 9R5 4
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
25%
Bonuses
5
Style
Freestyle
Location
Tbilisi, Georgia
Last Fight2025-12-06
PY
L - Petr Yan
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Merab DvalishviliDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
GL
vs Gustavo Lopez
UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CK
vs Casey Kenney
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
FS
vs Frankie Saenz
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
PY
vs Petr Yan
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
RS
vs Ricky Simon
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount Technical Submission
R3 5:00
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount Technical Submission·R3 5:00
WIN
TW
vs Terrion Ware
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Cody Stamann
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BK
vs Brad Katona
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SO
vs Sean O'Malley
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2· 2025-06-07
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R3 4:42
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R3 4:42
WIN
UN
vs Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
HC
vs Henry Cejudo
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JA
vs Jose Aldo
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards· 2022-08-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Marlon Moraes
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:25
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:25
WIN
JD
vs John Dodson
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3· 2020-08-15
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
-420FAV
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00·-420
LOSS
PY
vs Petr Yan
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
SO
vs Sean O'Malley
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.3/min
Grappling
5.84 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Merab adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
48 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+66% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
65%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
48%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
38%
⭐Other
Counters
33%
Spinning
25%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (67%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (132%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 251% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head On Ground (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (5.8) and Strike Def% (56%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.📋
Distance fighter: Prefers decisions (15/20 wins). Grinds opponents down.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 83% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
Division Rank#38 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#19 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
33% acc64%
Clinch
70% acc15%
Ground
70% acc22%
Striking Differential+1.83/min
4.31 landed/min2.48 absorbed/min
4.31
Landed/Min
2.48
Absorbed/Min
0.06
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1074
Sig. Strikes Attempted2533
Key Insights
Merab is active on the ground (25%).
Favorable output (1.7:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 22% from ground at 70% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
Division Rank#24 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
83%
Elite
Division Rank#10 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
6%
Landed
17
Defended
255
Total
272
5.84
TD / 15min
0.30
Sub / 15min
17
TD Landed
272
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
194
Landed
544
Attempted
36%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
7 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
57%
R3
14%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.84 TD/15min.
Elite TD defense (83%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 22% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,148
2.11
Ratio
Absorbed
1,020
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
78.1
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
9.3
Standing %
64%
R3 vs R1 Output
103%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.11x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (78.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 17 fights
R1 Control
1:32
R2 Control
2:09
R3 Control
1:56
R1 to Final
-0%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.1pp
Body
+1.3pp
Leg
-5.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+3.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Championship Rounds
Based on 5 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
20.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
28.3
sig strikes / round
Output Change
136%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#31
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#7
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#38
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#19
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#40
of 52
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#1
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#32
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#9
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3297
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
8
/ 8
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights