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    MerabDvalishvili

    Georgia
    • GeorgiaGEO
    • Bantamweight
    • HT/WT
      5' 6", 135 lbs
    • Birthdate
      1/10/1991 (35)
    • Team
      Serra-Longo Fight Team
    • HT/WT
      5' 6", 135 lbs
    • Birthdate
      1/10/1991 (35)
    • Team
      Serra-Longo Fight Team
    • Nickname
      The Machine
    • Stance
      Orthodox

    Stats

    • W-L-D
      21-6-0
      (T)KO
      3-0
      SUB
      2-1
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              Opponents Petr Yan of Russia and Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia face off during the UFC 333 press conference at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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