Merab Dvalishvili

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1. When was Merab Dvalishvili born?January 10, 1991
2. Where was Merab Dvalishvili born?Georgia
3. What was Merab Dvalishvili's job?Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
4. What is Merab Dvalishvili known for?First Georgian-born champion in UFC history
5. What is the current title?UFC Bantamweight Champion
6. What is the win streak?14 consecutive victories, ranking as the fourth longest in UFC history

Bantamweight Division: A weight class in professional fighting, typically for athletes weighing between 135 and 145 pounds.
UFC Pound-for-Pound Rankings: An unofficial ranking system that attempts to compare the best fighters across all weight classes in the UFC.
Win Streak: A series of consecutive victories in a competitive sport without any intervening losses.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide array of fighting techniques and strategies, drawn from numerous combat sports and martial arts.