Best fights of Merab Dvalishvili
Over 12 years as a professional, Merab Dvalishvili has compiled a 21-5 (5) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O'Malley
On September 14, 2024 Merab Dvalishvili fought Sean O'Malley for the UFC bantamweight title. Dvalishvili was 33 years old with a record of 17-4, and O'Malley was 29 with a record of 18-1. Dvalishvili was on a 10-fight winning streak and O'Malley was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dvalishvili won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Merab Dvalishvili defeats Cory Sandhagen
On October 4, 2025 Merab Dvalishvili defended his UFC bantamweight title against Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili was 34 years old with a record of 20-4, and Sandhagen was 33 with a record of 18-5. Dvalishvili was on a 13-fight winning streak and Sandhagen was coming off a win. Dvalishvili won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Merab Dvalishvili defeats Umar Nurmagomedov
On January 18, 2025 Merab Dvalishvili defended his UFC bantamweight title against Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili was 34 years old with a record of 18-4, and Nurmagomedov was 29 with a record of 18-0. Dvalishvili was on a 11-fight winning streak and Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Dvalishvili won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Merab Dvalishvili submits Sean O'Malley in their 2nd fight
On June 7, 2025 Merab Dvalishvili defended his UFC bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley. It was their second meeting. Dvalishvili was 34 years old with a record of 19-4, and O'Malley was 30 with a record of 18-2. Dvalishvili was on a 12-fight winning streak, while O'Malley was coming off a loss. Dvalishvili submitted Sean O'Malley via north-south choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Merab Dvalishvili defeats John Dodson
On August 15, 2020 Merab Dvalishvili faced John Dodson in a bantamweight bout. Dvalishvili was 29 years old with a record of 11-4, and Dodson was 35 with a record of 21-11. Dvalishvili was on a 4-fight winning streak and Dodson was coming off a win. Dvalishvili won via unanimous decision.
6. Merab Dvalishvili defeats José Aldo
On August 20, 2022 Merab Dvalishvili faced José Aldo in a bantamweight bout. Dvalishvili was 31 years old with a record of 14-4, and Aldo was 35 with a record of 31-7. Dvalishvili was on a 7-fight winning streak and Aldo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dvalishvili won via unanimous decision.
7. Merab Dvalishvili KOs Raufeon Stots in 15 seconds
On June 2, 2017 Merab Dvalishvili defended his ROC bantamweight title against Raufeon Stots. Dvalishvili was 26 years old with a record of 6-2, and Stots was 28 with a record of 8-0. Dvalishvili was on a 5-fight winning streak and Stots was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Dvalishvili stopped Raufeon Stots via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Merab Dvalishvili defeats Henry Cejudo
On February 17, 2024 Merab Dvalishvili faced Henry Cejudo in a bantamweight bout. Dvalishvili was 33 years old with a record of 16-4, and Cejudo was 37 with a record of 16-3. Dvalishvili was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Cejudo was coming off a loss. Dvalishvili won via unanimous decision.
9. Merab Dvalishvili defeats Petr Yan
On March 11, 2023 Merab Dvalishvili faced Petr Yan in a bantamweight bout. Dvalishvili was 32 years old with a record of 15-4, and Yan was 30 with a record of 16-4. Dvalishvili was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Yan was on a 2-fight losing streak. Dvalishvili won via unanimous decision.
10. Merab Dvalishvili defeats Cody Stamann
On May 1, 2021 Merab Dvalishvili faced Cody Stamann in a bantamweight bout. Dvalishvili was 30 years old with a record of 12-4, and Stamann was 31 with a record of 19-3-1. Dvalishvili was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Stamann was coming off a loss. Dvalishvili won via unanimous decision.