Merab Dvalishvili: 'I hope Mario Bautista whoops Umar Nurmagomedov's ass' at UFC 321
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili hasn’t changed his tune towards Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA, 13-2 UFC) was not sold on Nurmagomedov being a worthy contender when he had to defend his belt against him at UFC 311 in January. Dvalishvili ended up handing Nurmagomedov his first-career loss to notch his first title defense. Nurmagomedov […]
Merab Dvalishvili explains sensational plan to secure fourth UFC title defence of the year
Merab Dvalishvili has laid out a sensational plan to fight for a fourth time in 2025, if he retains his title against Cory Sandhagen in October. Dvalishvili retained the bantamweight belt with an impressive comeback win against Umar Nurmagomedov in January, rallying to outpoint the Russian despite suffering from a leg injury, before submitting old […]
MMA Junkie Radio #3581: Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen interviews, Jon Jones, more
Monday's episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and Goze is here. On Episode 3,581, the fellas interview UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and top contender Cory Sandhagen, discuss Jon Jones teasing a return like he never left, and the possibility of fights on the White House lawn! Tune in! This article originally appeared […]
UFC 316 post-event facts: Merab Dvalishvili, Kayla Harrison make history in title wins
UFC 316 took place Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and it proved to be one of the most meaningful events of the year with two championship fights closing the show. Both results were definitive, too, with Merab Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA, 13-2 UFC) submitting Sean O’Malley (18-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) in the main event […]
UFC bantamweight title history: Dominick Cruz, Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili and more
(This story was updated to add new information.) The bantamweight title changed hands in the UFC 306 main event when Sean O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) was outworked by challenger Merab Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC). Take a look at a chronological history of the… MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & […]
UFC 311’s Merab Dvalishvili maps out wild plan for 2025: ‘I want to be busy’
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is aiming for a very active 2025. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) kicks off next year with a title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the co-main event of UFC 311 on Jan. 18 in Inglewood,… MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Aljamain Sterling: To say Sean O’Malley looked flat vs. Merab Dvalishvili ‘makes no sense’
Aljamain Sterling rubbishes the claim that Sean O'Malley looked flat at UFC 306. O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) was taken down six times en route to a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) in Saturday's title-fight headliner at Sphere in MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Henry Cejudo accuses Aljamain Sterling’s ‘butt plug’ Merab Dvalishvili of ducking him; Dvalishvili fires back
Merab Dvalishvili is ready to fight Henry Cejudo despite being accused of avoiding the fight. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Dvalishvili completely dominant in win over Yan
Merab Dvalishvili’s nickname is “The Machine,” because he can go hard from beginning to end, but he took things to another level against Petr Yan. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
This is personal: Yan, Dvalishvili can settle score
Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili meet Saturday in Las Vegas in the main event of UFC Vegas 71, and it's clear they don't like each other. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos