UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has been giving people hell in combat sports for a very long time. Today, everyone knows Dvalisvhili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) as a non-stop force in the UFC’s octagon, who outworks and borderline toys with elite fighters on the biggest stages. But before coach Ray Longo got a hold of the Georgian to help guide his career to a UFC championship, Dvalishvili was a Golden Gloves boxer in the early 2010s.

MMA Junkie Radio #3541: Jason Jackson, Kade Ruotolo interviews, UFC Fight Night 251 recap

February 17, 2025

Julia Avila says UFC retirement about being there more for daughter

February 17, 2025

Miesha Tate returns against Yana Santos in Des Moines, Iowa

February 17, 2025

Andre Petroski working on fight-life balance with kindergarten school work, Bo Nickal callout

February 17, 2025

Video: Was Eric Nicksick’s criticism of Sean Strickland loss fair or foul?

February 17, 2025

Bruce Buffer explains how he became the ‘Veteran voice of the Octagon’

February 17, 2025

UFC champ Belal Muhammad would vacate welterweight title for Islam Makhachev before fighting him

February 17, 2025

Why Daniel Cormier is concerned with Francis Ngannou returning to boxing

February 17, 2025

Elijah Smith gave serious thought to tapping from Vince Morales’ choke at UFC Fight Night 251

February 17, 2025

Chael Sonnen: Win or lose, Alex Pereira leaves light heavyweight after UFC 313

February 17, 2025

Miesha Tate announces UFC return against Yana Santos in May

February 17, 2025

Jose Delgado: Debut KO at UFC Fight Night 251 just a preview of coming attractions

February 17, 2025

UFC Fight Night 251 video: Every finish from Las Vegas, including a no-tap nap

February 17, 2025

Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Jared Cannonier’s big win, Nicksick vs. Strickland, UFC Seattle preview, more

February 17, 2025

UFC Fight Night 252: Make your predictions for Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong

February 17, 2025

Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Jared Cannonier’s big win, Nicksick vs. Strickland, UFC Seattle preview, more

February 17, 2025

UFC champ Belal Muhammad: Shavkat Rakhmonov mentally stronger than Leon Edwards, but I can break him too

February 17, 2025

Report: Conor McGregor files appeal of civil sexual assault verdict in Ireland

February 17, 2025

Gabriel Bonfim revels in status as first to finish Khaos Williams at UFC Fight Night 251

February 17, 2025

Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL fights announced in the past week (Feb. 10-16)

February 17, 2025
Welcome to BAD MMA – The origins of combat™
The BADDEST brand on the planet™
© 2009-2025 BADMMA.COM
All Rights Reserved.
The BAD MMA™ trademark, logos, slogans, and website
are the property of Funky Bacteria Productions
© 2009-2025 Funky Bacteria Productions ™
All Rights Reserved.

» Home « » Shop « » Forums « » Privacy Policy « » Terms of Service «