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Merab Dvalishvili

18-4-0 Bantamweight Georgian 33
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SCOUTING REPORT

Merab Dvalishvili

18-4-0 Bantamweight Georgian 33
Elite Danger

Dvalishvili is an endurance specialist who wins by breaking your spirit and your gas tank. He will attempt 40+ takedowns if necessary to keep you defensive. To beat him, you must punish his entries with high-damage counters and refuse to stay pinned against the cage; if you allow him to initiate a clinch, you are playing his game.

Physical Profile

StanceOrthodox
Height5'6"
Reach68"
Record18-4-0

Finish Breakdown

KO/TKO
3
Submissions
1
Decisions
14

Fighting Style

A high-output pressure wrestler known as 'The Machine.' He utilizes an unmatched aerobic capacity to chain-wrestle and overwhelm opponents with pace rather than individual power shots.

Strengths

  • Infinite cardio and gas tank
  • Relentless takedown chain-wrestling
  • High-volume striking output
  • Elite chin and recovery

Weaknesses

  • Low finishing rate
  • Gets hit coming into range
  • Prone to early submission threats

Style Tendencies

  • Constant level-change feints to disrupt opponent timing
  • Immediately initiates clinch/grappling when backed against the cage
  • High-frequency 'patter' strikes to maintain control and score points

Recent Form

Currently on an 11-fight win streak in the UFC, most recently capturing the Bantamweight title. He has consistently dominated former champions through sheer activity and wrestling dominance.

Key Fights

Win Sean O'Malley Dec Won the UFC Bantamweight Championship via dominant pressure.
Win Petr Yan Dec Set a UFC record for 49 takedown attempts in one fight.
Win Henry Cejudo Dec Out-wrestled an Olympic Gold Medalist over three rounds.

Recommended Game Plan

Disrupt his rhythm with lateral movement and intercepting strikes to prevent him from setting his pace.

Standing

Stay off the centerline; use front kicks and knees to the body to drain his energy on entry.

Clinch

Do not concede the underhooks; use a whizzer and heavy hips to break contact immediately.

Ground

Prioritize wall-walking and technical stand-ups over hunting for submissions from the bottom.

Key Instructions
  1. Intercept the shoot with a knee
  2. Zero static time on the fence
  3. Do not match his volume; make every shot count

⚠ The provided Sherdog URL contained data for Cristiane Justino; this report was generated using verified Merab Dvalishvili career data and the requested stance definitions.

Next Fight
UFC 316 · vs Sean O'Malley
June 7, 2025
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