Merab Dvalishvili is the new UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/UFC.
A winning the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg.) of the Ultimate has already started to bear fruit for Merab Dvalishvili. At a government meeting this Sunday (15), the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, praised the fighter's performance in the victory against Sean O' Malley in UFC 306, and announced the decision to honor the athlete with the country's highest state honor.
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“I congratulate Merab Dvalishvili “We are very grateful for the great success that occurred yesterday. A Georgian winning the UFC title for two consecutive years is a remarkable achievement and highlights the sporting talent of Georgians,” the politician said.
Besides Merab, Ilia Topuria is also one of the champions born in Georgia. The fighter won the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg) by knocking out Alexander Volkanovsky in February this year.
Merab Dvalishvili
After losing his first two UFC appearances, Merab Dvalishvili achieved the longest winning streak in the history of the category, overcoming ten opponents and becoming the number one contender. Last Saturday, the Georgian was crowned as the new champion, with a triumph over Sean O' Malley in the main fight of the UFC 306.
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