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Merab Dvalishvili Defeats Cory Sandhagen, Sets Takedown Records in Third Title Defense of 2025

The champion capped the night by requesting a December bout with Petr Yan.

Overview

  • Dvalishvili retained the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 320 via unanimous decision over Sandhagen, winning 49-45, 49-45, 49-46.
  • He landed 20 takedowns to set a UFC record for a title fight and became the first fighter to surpass 100 career UFC takedowns.
  • The victory marked his third successful defense of 2025, a first for a bantamweight within a single calendar year.
  • Dvalishvili showcased sharper striking and nearly finished Sandhagen in the second round before resuming dominant wrestling.
  • He called for a quick turnaround against former champion Petr Yan in December as fighters and fans elevated him in bantamweight GOAT discussions.