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Merab is thrilled with the affection of his fans. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Last athlete to step into the world's most famous octagon this Saturday (6) to defend the bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg) once again, Merab Dvalishvili He achieved another victory. The Georgian won the 2025 ESPY Fighter of the Year award and received the trophy at his academy this Tuesday (2). The award is given by ESPN and had announced The Machine as the winner in July of this year.
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The award was based on the period between July 2024 and June 2025. Dvalishvili beat out names such as Islam makhachev, Kayla harrison e Dricus Du PlessisDuring that period, he defeated Sean O'Malley twice and ended his undefeated streak. Umar Nurmagomedov.
Merab Dvalishvili earned the 2025 Fighter of the Year award at #UFC323 fight week
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— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) December 2, 2025
In addition to the ESPY, the Georgian is also one of the favorites to win the World MMA Awards, given by Fighters Only magazine since 2008 and considered the main award in the sport. Voting closed in October and the winner will be announced at a future event. Alex Poatán He was the last to win the award.
Merab could reach a historic milestone in the UFC.
With 14 consecutive wins in the organization and three title defenses, Merab Dvalishvili He will step into the octagon for the fourth time in 2025. This is the first time a UFC champion has defended a title so frequently in less than 12 months.
Furthermore, in the event of a victory, he would become the athlete with the most consecutive saves in the category and would be just one win away from equaling [the record]. Anderson Silva e Islam makhachev in the record for consecutive wins in the organization.
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