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Is Merab Dvalishvili the most underrated fighter in the UFC right now?

When an MMA fighter gets to the UFC and delivers brilliant performances, the spotlight will shine brightly on them. Their Octagon success often translates into monetary success, which is when sponsorships and endorsements move in. Merab Dvalishvili, who’s gearing up for his first title fight at UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, has also risen to another level of stardom with an impeccable 10-fight winning streak.

The collaboration between the UFC and Reebok in 2015 affected the fighters’ ability to earn money. That was the inability to showcase their personal sponsors in the fight gear. It was Reebok all the way. But fighters are still allowed to do that outside Dana White‘s promotion, and Merab Dvalishvili is no exception. But who are his sponsors? Well, there are certainly quite a few of them.

Flash Motors, StarPro Combat, Nabeglavi: Merab Dvalishvili’s sponsors

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Merab Dvalishvili has associations with several brands that manufacture a range of products. Firstly, a Georgian-American transportation company named GA Logistics LLC, a partnership that showcases camaraderie between the USA and his native country of Georgia sponsors The Machine’. Dvalishvili also has associations with an automobile dealership named ABC Hyundai in Las Vegas, and an electric vehicle manufacturing firm named Flash Motors Corporation.

The No.1 contender to Sean O’Malley‘s bantamweight title’s success also made him a popular name in Georgia, and he endorses a few brands from his country. The brands include Pomona Organic Products, which manufactures, authentic Georgian fruit juice products, while also associating with Nabeghlavi, a mineral water company. Meanwhile, being a fighter also comes with being the face of a popular sports gear provider, and that’s where Star Pro Combat comes in. Merab Dvalishvili has been a part of that company since February 2024.

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Some other popular brands supporting Merab Dvalishvili include Syndicate MMA, GA Logistics LLC, Panini America, Desert 215 Superstore, and 31Betsocial and Casino Beats. With endorsements from so many brands, fans might wonder how big his bank account could be. So, let’s have a look at that front.

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Is Merab Dvalishvili the most underrated fighter in the UFC right now?

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What is Dvalishvili’s net worth?

Merab Dvalishvili has been in the UFC for more than half a decade now. He started his journey from earning under $50,000 per fight to almost $250,000 per fight. The three biggest paychecks he ever received were reportedly more than $200,000. These sums even included bonuses, and as per reports from certain sources, Dvalishvili’s net worth has been touted to be around $1 million.

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On the other hand, there is a possibility that the sponsorship fees could contribute to an increase in Dvalishvili’s reported net worth. Therefore, that can also rise in the future, if he pens down new deals with new brands. Moreover, his fight against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC, the biggest fight of his career, could also help him take home a considerable paycheck, adding to his net worth.

What are your thoughts on the range of sponsorships Merab Dvalishvili has? Drop your comments below.