
Collecting the Best of The Machine
The UFC’s bantamweight division was founded with Dominick Cruz as champion in 2010, and the division has since seen a succession of dangerous and relentless champions. From Renan Barao and TJ Dillashaw to Henry Cejudo, Petr Yan, and Sean O’Malley, it can be argued that over the last 15 years, the bantamweight division has been one of the most competitive in the history of the Octagon.
Enter Merab Dvalishvili, who has made a mark as one of the best, boasting one of the longest win streaks in UFC history, and a social media account that’s constantly going viral. This, of course, has generated considerable interest in his Topps cards.
With Dvalishvili’s dominance of the UFC’s bantamweight division being solidified over the last few years, he’s been featured in sets such as Topps Chrome® UFC, Topps Midnight UFC, and is a regular face on quickly sold-out Topps NOW® drops. These are just a few of the cards that you need to put on your radar as Dvalishvili defends his title against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320.
Merab Dvalishvili’s Top Cards

2024 Topps Midnight UFC Stroke of Midnight Autographs #SMA-MDI Merab Dvalishvili
Fighter Info
• Current UFC bantamweight champion
• Holds the record for the most unanimous decision wins in UFC Bantamweight division history with 10
Set Info
• Stroke of Midnight Autos features 54 past and present UFC greats
• Six parallels numbered /99 to 1/1
What They Said
• “I think I will have this 100 takedowns after this fight. I’m not going to focus on that because I’m going to focus more on striking, but I think it will come naturally, you know?” – Merab Dvalishvili on UFC 320

2024 Topps Chrome UFC #135 Merab Dvalishvili Gold Refractor /50
Fighter Info
• Tied for the most unanimous decision wins in UFC history with 11
• Holds the record for the longest win streak in UFC Bantamweight division history: 12
Set Info
• 200-card base set
• 17 parallels, including 10 numbered parallels /299 to 1/1
What They Said
• “He melts the greatest of the greats.” – Joe Rogan

2024 Topps Chrome UFC Chrome Veteran Autographs #CVA-MDV Merab Dvalishvili
Fighter Info
• Holds the record for the most takedowns attempted in a single bout in UFC history with 49
• Most takedowns in UFC history: 97 (and counting)
Set Info
• Chrome Veteran Autos features 38 active (at the time) veteran UFC fighters
• Six parallels numbered /150 to 1/1
Card Back Info
• A congratulations to the cardholder and a guarantee of the signature’s authenticity as witnessed by a Topps representative

2025 Topps Chrome UFC #118 Merab Dvalishvili Red & Blue Refractor
Fighter Info
• Most total strikes landed in UFC Bantamweight division history
• Won the 2025 ESPY award for Best MMA Fighter
Set Info
• 200-card base set with Mega/Hobby/Breaker box exclusives, plus 11 numbered parallels from /250 to 1/1
• Red & Blue Refractor is a Hobby Box exclusive
What They Said
• “It makes your legacy even better when you run through everybody twice.” – Dana White

2025 UFC Topps NOW® Card #2 Merab Dvalishvili –
Fighter Info
• First Georgian-born champion in UFC history
• Has defeated four former UFC champions, including Hall of Famer Jose Aldo
Set Info
• 2025 UFC Topps NOW® has 41 releases as of October 2025
• Five parallels only – /50, /25, /10, /5, 1/1 – making this a Print Run of 91
What They Said
• “So he’s getting more serious with the fighting, with that part. You didn’t see it in the O’Malley fight, no playing around at all, No kissing, no looking away.” – Coach Ray Longo
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