Merab Dvalishvili Explains Loss To Henry Cejudo: “It Was Risky”
Aug 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili offered his explanation for his rematch loss to former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo this past weekend at RAF 12… Where Cejudo flipped him early, scored a quick takedown,...
(RAF) Henry Cejudo Pins Merab Dvalishvili In 36 Seconds & Calls for A Trilogy
Aug 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Henry Cejudo got his revenge on Merab Dvalishvili in freestyle wrestling this past Saturday, and he’s already pushing for a third meeting between the two. Cejudo entered Cleveland’s...
Merab Dvalishvili Pulls Off Stunning Win vs Henry Cejudo At RAF Georgia
Jul 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili isn’t known as a wrestling specialist, but he pulled off a major upset anyway – beating Olympic champion Henry Cejudo in the RAF Georgia main event. The match looked...
Merab Dvalishvili: “Wrestlers Don’t Get The Respect They Deserve”
Jun 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili believes wrestlers are among the most underappreciated athletes in the world. Speaking on Dominick Cruz’s podcast, Dvalishvili reflected on the...
Merab Dvalishvili Set To Face Henry Cejudo AT RAF – In Georgia
Jun 06, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili will compete in front of a home crowd for the first time under the RAF banner, when he faces Henry Cejudo in the main event of RAF Georgia on July 11. Promotion officials confirmed...
Merab Dvalishvili Suffers Broken Nose (Again) During Winning RAF Debut
Jun 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili made a successful debut at RAF 9 with a dominant technical fall victory over UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar… But the win came at a cost. Early in the match, Dvalishvili and...
Merab Dvalishvili Refuses To Wrestle Arman Tsarukyan: “Matchup Doesn’t Make Sense”
Apr 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili has voiced his frustration with Arman Tsarukyan, following a controversial moment in Tsarukyan’s recent match. With no immediate fight booked in the UFC, Tsarukyan has stayed...
Merab Dvalishvili Talks Jiu-Jitsu For Self-Defense: “You Know…”
Feb 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t view Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as just another martial art – he sees it as the foundation of self-defense. The former UFC bantamweight champion recently spoke about his...
(WATCH) Merab Dvalishvili Spars MMA With Mark Zuckerberg
Dec 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili has wasted no time getting back to work following his recent title loss, and his latest training partner caught plenty of attention. The former UFC bantamweight champion shared...
Merab Dvalishvili Says He Doesn’t Do S&C Training: “It Makes Me Tired”
Oct 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili recently revealed that he completely avoids traditional strength and conditioning work – because he believes it drains his energy instead of improving it. Here is what he had to...
UFC Veteran Criticizes UFC For Promoting “Guys Who Smoke Weed” Instead Of Guys Like Merab Dvalishvili
Jun 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta is calling on the UFC to rethink how it promotes its athletes, arguing that the organization is placing the spotlight on the wrong role models. In a...
[HIGHLIGHTS] Merab Dvalishvili Submits Sean O’Malley – Retains Title At UFC 316
Jun 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili showcased his relentless pace and grappling dominance once again – this time overwhelming Sean O’Malley to retain his bantamweight belt at UFC 316. From the opening bell,...
Merab Dvalishvili On 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla: “I Think I Can Take Him On”
May 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The internet has no shortage of bizarre debates, but this week’s viral question might take the crown: could 100 men defeat a single gorilla? Naturally, the combat sports world jumped in — and UFC...
Merab Dvalishvili: “Sambo Is Harder Than MMA”
Apr 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
On a recent episode of the Simple Man podcast, UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili offered an inside look at how his early days in combat sports shaped him… And why Sambo posed a...
UFC Champion Merab Dvalishvili Reveals How He Built His Superb Cardio
Jan 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili’s cardio was exceptional in his bout against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311. Despite facing early challenges, Dvalishvili’s relentless pace and endurance allowed him to...
Merab Dvalishvili Granted $375,000 USD – Intends To Invest Into Growth Of Georgia’s Grappling Scene
Oct 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has awarded a generous monetary prize to the country’s two UFC champions, Merab Dvalishvili and Ilia Topuria, in recognition of their remarkable...
Merab Dvalishvili Shares Story About Confronting A Heckler At CJI
Sep 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili recently shared a story about confronting a heckler at the Craig Jones Invitational. Speaking on Jake Shields’ podcast, Dvalishvili described how he...
[WATCH] Merab Dvalishvili Confronts Fan At CJI
Aug 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili, the UFC bantamweight contender, found himself in an unexpected altercation during the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) in Las Vegas. Just weeks away from the most significant fight...
[WATCH] UFC’s Merab Dvalishvili Involved In A Car Accident
May 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Top UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili recently experienced a frightening incident… When he was involved in a five-car accident. The accident took place while Dvalishvili was taking...
[WATCH] Merab Dvalishvili Outgrapples Indian Beach Wrestlers
May 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili is not just dominating inside the UFC octagon… But he decided to do the same thing on the beaches of India – by utilizing his superior grappling skills! In a video...
Merab Dvalishvili Says Mark Zuckerberg Distracted Him From Finishing The Choke At UFC 298
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili credits a part of his memorable UFC 298 victory against Henry Cejudo – to the presence of Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg! During the post-fight press conference,...
Merab Dvalishvili On The Same Page With Aljamain Sterling About Butt-Scooting Opponent
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili has recently aligned with Aljamain Sterling in expressing his dissatisfaction over the tactics used by their mutual BJJ opponent, Kevin Dantzler. The worlds of MMA and Jiu-Jitsu,...
