Tag: Merab Dvalishvili

Merab Dvalishvili loses UFC title

December 9, 2025December 8, 2025 by DFWatch staff

TBILISI, December 8 – Georgian UFC star Merab Dvalishvili has lost his championship belt after falling to former titleholder Petr Yan in a super bantamweight showdown on Saturday. The bout, held under the UFC’s super bantamweight division, marked Dvalishvili’s fourth title defense and ended a run that turned him into one of the sport’s most … Read more

Georgian fighter Merab Dvalishvili keeps UFC title after Las Vegas victory

October 6, 2025October 5, 2025 by DFWatch staff

TBILISI, October 5 – Georgian MMA fighter Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his UFC bantamweight title in Las Vegas, defeating American contender Cory Sandhagen in a high-stakes showdown. According to The Sportster, the 33-year-old champion is expected to earn between USD 1.5 and USD 2.5 million from the event, including pay-per-view revenue shares and performance bonuses. … Read more