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Merab Dvalishvili Sets Record, Eyes UFC 322 Showdown

10/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Merab Dvalishvili defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision to defend bantamweight title at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 320.
He set a five-round title bout takedown record with 20 of 37 attempts.
He became first bantamweight to defend three times in a year and said Raufeon Stots was his toughest opponent.
He eyed UFC 322 in December, potentially against Petr Yan.

History

Historical Context

Henry Cejudo's 2018 victory over Demetrious Johnson for the UFC Flyweight Championship marked a significant moment in mixed martial arts, reflecting the UFC's rising popularity, which saw a 30% increase in pay-per-view buys that year. Merab Dvalishvili's recent title defense highlights the bantamweight division's evolution, showcasing a trend towards more dynamic fighters and reshaping future matchups in the sport.

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Story summary

Merab Dvalishvili defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision to defend bantamweight title at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 320.
He set a five-round title bout takedown record with 20 of 37 attempts.
He became first bantamweight to defend three times in a year and said Raufeon Stots was his toughest opponent.
He eyed UFC 322 in December, potentially against Petr Yan.

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