"So, I did something today.... as of 3/22/24 I am a citizen of the United States. My heart will always be with my native Georgia..... but I am happy and grateful for the opportunities the United States of America has given me and I will continue to work hard to make both my countries proud!" the fighter wrote.
Dvalishvili had his last fight in February of this year, winning a judge's decision over former UFC champion in two weight categories Henry Sehudo. After that win, Merab was named a contender for the championship fight.
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