Merab Dvalishvili has etched his name into UFC history books with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320, successfully defending his bantamweight championship for the third time in 2025. The Georgian fighter's relentless performance not only secured his place among the sport's elite but also established multiple records that may stand for years to come.

Historic Achievement in the Bantamweight Division

Dvalishvili's victory over Sandhagen marked a monumental achievement in UFC bantamweight history. By securing three title defenses in a single calendar year, “The Machine” became only the eighth fighter in UFC history to accomplish this feat. More significantly, he became the first bantamweight fighter ever to successfully defend the 135-pound title three time

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