Many have wondered how Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) can push such an incredible pace seamlessly, and famed coach Firas Zahabi believes it’s simply natural. Dvalishvili’s cardio was on full display when he retained his bantamweight title by rallying to outlast Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311.
In a 2017 regional Ring of Combat event, Dvalishvili’s 15-second spinning backfist knockout over former Bellator bantamweight champion Raufeon Stots kickstarted his career and caught the eye of UFC’s Dana White.
UFC Lightweight champion Islam Makachev and UFC Bantamweight champ Merab Dvavishvili Retain Titles in Double-Header Championship Headliner. Check out the full results of UFC 311 on myKhel.com.
Merab Dvalishvili has impressed many with his performance at UFC 311 and Henry Cejudo is now calling him the bantamweight GOAT.
Off the back of his impressive UFC 311 win, Merab Dvalishvili has confirmed he is open to all comers to his bantamweight crown -- including former-foe, Sean
Georgian mixed martial artist Merab Dvalishvili on Sunday beat his Russian opponent Umar Nurmagomedov, leading a successful defence of his UFC bantamweight championship at Intuit Dome arena in Los Angeles.
Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his UFC bantamweight championship against the previously undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship ... In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili will make his first defense of the UFC Bantamweight Championship against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov.
Former champion Dillashaw sees Dvalishvili ruling over the 135-pound division for a while. However, he did surprisingly pick former foe Cody Garbrandt (14-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) as potentially the champion’s sternest test – despite “No Love” having lost three of his past five.
Aljamain Sterling is confident Merab Davalishvili can break his title defense record in the UFC’s bantamweight division.
One title defense into his championship reign, and bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili already has a legitimate claim as the division’s all-time
Sean O’Malley hasn't fully recovered from hip surgery following UFC 306, but Tim Welch has given a positive update.