Merab Dvalishvili may be one of the UFC’s most relentless champions, but even “The Machine” can’t seemingly wrestle his way into a love story! In 2025, the 34-year-old Georgian-American sits at #3 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, holds a 14-fight win streak, and has a chance to become the first UFC fighter to defend a title four times in a single calendar year if he defeats Petr Yan again at UFC 323. 

Inside the cage, his life looks airtight. Outside of it, fans see something very different: a man still navigating the search for a partner with the same intensity he brings to every takedown attempt. And that curiosity has only grown as Dvalishvili continues to walk into arenas carrying two flags but no confirmed significant other. So, is the bantamweight champion married? Dating? Secretly committed? Or still looking for “the one”?

Current relationship status: Is Merab Dvalishvili dating anyone?

Although Merab Dvalishvili does not highlight his relationships, his social media accounts lack romantic posts and only feature updates about his training and other ventures. In 2025, most reports agree that Dvalishvili is not married, and he has never publicly confirmed a girlfriend. In fact, according to online sources, there’s no available information about any past relationships either.

Despite his efforts, meanwhile, Dvalishvili has faced many relationships that never progressed further, leaving him somewhat unlucky in love, much like Ted Mosby from the sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

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In an interview with UFC figure Nina Marie-Daniele, ‘The Machine’ disclosed, “All the girls I was dating or texting, left me.” With this information, we can assume that our favorite UFC fighter might be a heartthrob for many, but finding his life partner may take a bit longer.

Dvalishvili’s viral quest with Nina Drama to find a partner in Georgia

If Merab Dvalishvili couldn’t find love the conventional way, why not turn the search into an adventure? On September 25, 2025, Nina Marie-Daniele uploaded one of the most entertaining MMA-adjacent videos of the year: “I helped Merab Dvalishvili find a wife! The Adventures of Nina & Merab | Episode 2”

It became an instant hit as it currently sits at 114K views on the platform. In the episode, the pair travels across Georgia, not through gyms or arenas, but through mountains, vineyards, dance halls, and cultural landmarks. They rode horses through the hills of Kiketi Farms, took part in a wine-tasting tour, explored Georgian cuisine, and even attended a traditional Georgian dinner where Nina seemingly spotted a potential match for ‘The Machine.’

The duo continued their adventure at the Georgian National Ballet, learning about centuries-old dance rituals, art, and regional culture. And yet, as charming as the journey looked, the quest for a wife remained unresolved, which leads us to something deeper.

Merab’s past heartbreak and prioritizing career over romance

Merab Dvalishvili‘s love story began in his home country of Georgia, where his MMA career first took off. Despite his outwardly happy and comedic demeanor, the Georgian star has shown a serious side in matters of the heart.

At one point, he even considered leaving MMA to pursue a more conventional life. Dvalishvili thought about getting a regular job, settling down with a Georgian woman, and living a normal life. However, things just didn’t click romantically for the bantamweight champion.

“I was thinking no I should just maybe [quit]. I have a lot of fights in Georgia. I have not fights in here like if I don’t go [to the] UFC I must quit but I was thinking, ‘Yeah I will be just normal guy, I will just go like regular job, I will focus on job’,” Merab Dvalishvili revealed during an interview on 7 Days Out. “I will go [get] married and I try all that. I tried marrying a Georgian traditional girl, wasn’t working. She wasn’t my type, she was somewhere else, and I tried to go club with my friends, [to] restaurants. I did all that fun but I wasn’t happy.’”

Those close to him say he deeply values loyalty and connection. His friendship with former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is proof. The two have shared a brotherly bond since training together at Serra-Longo MMA. Dvalishvili even refused to fight for the title while Sterling held the belt, a move that earned him widespread respect in the MMA world. Maybe one day he’ll find someone who matches that energy outside the cage. But for now, his only true partner is the fight game.