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Dvalishvili to Face Sandhagen in Next Bantamweight Title Defense

Dana White’s confirmation paves the way for a stylistically intriguing matchup that the betting markets heavily favor the champion.

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Overview

  • Dana White indicated Cory Sandhagen, not a rematch with Umar Nurmagomedov, will be Merab Dvalishvili’s next opponent for the bantamweight title.
  • BetOnline lists Dvalishvili as a –400 favorite to Sandhagen’s +330 underdog status for their upcoming fight.
  • Coach John Wood acknowledged Sandhagen’s precise and unpredictable striking but remains confident in Dvalishvili’s relentless pace and game plan.
  • Cory Sandhagen said he believes only a knockout can dethrone Dvalishvili and praised the champion’s cardio and pressure-based style.
  • Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and coach Javier Mendez have discussed an O’Malley–Nurmagomedov matchup as Sean O’Malley seeks to rebound after his UFC316 loss.