#1
Record21-5-0
Streak1 Losses
Height5' 6"
Weight135
Reach68"
Age35
Performance
85
Global score
Grappler
Elo rating 1559 (Peak 1559)
Strengths
- Takedowns/15min97
- Ground striking89
- Control/round88
- Strikes absorbed/min81
- Clinch striking80
Weaknesses
- Takedown defense1
- Distance striking12
- Body strikes21
- Striking accuracy45
- Sig. strikes/min54
Advanced Statistics
Striking accuracy
Strike defense
Takedown defense
Finish rate
Sig. strikes/min
3.8
Strikes absorbed/min
2.4
Takedowns/15min
7.2
Control/round
2:03
Sub attempts/15min
0.2
Takedown accuracy
48.4%
Updated on 6/28/2026
Summary
Merab Dvalishvili is a 135 MMA fighter with a record of 21-5-0. 35 years old. Currently ranked #1 in the UFC. Represents Georgia. Current streak: 1 Losses.
Archetype
The Technician
Known for their cage IQ and technical mastery, often goes to the judges.
How does Merab Dvalishvili win his fights?
KO3
SUB2
DEC16
