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UFC legend reveals how Mike Tyson avoided the issue that cost Merab Dvalishvili his 135lb title

UFC legend reveals how Mike Tyson avoided the issue that cost Merab Dvalishvili his 135lb title

UFC legend Chael Sonnen has explained how Merab Dvalishvili could’ve avoided costly title loss by implementing something Mike Tyson did throughout his career.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 11
Merab Dvalishvili’s Coach Seemingly Admits Fault After Sean O’Malley Highlights Controversial UFC 323 Corner Advice

Merab Dvalishvili’s Coach Seemingly Admits Fault After Sean O’Malley Highlights Controversial UFC 323 Corner Advice

Emotions run high in the chaos of a fight, especially when your fighter is getting his face bashed in. John Wood, head coach of former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, learned that the hard way.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 10

Joe Rogan Reacts to Petr Yan’s UFC 323 Win Over Merab Dvalishvili

Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to claim the bantamweight championship

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 10
Good News for Merab Dvalishvili as Title Rematch Against Petr Yan is in Consideration

Good News for Merab Dvalishvili as Title Rematch Against Petr Yan is in Consideration

Merab Dvalishvili has built his career as one of the most dominant bantamweights in UFC history, establishing a championship run defined by pressure, pace, and consistency.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 9

Merab Dvalishvili reveals the UFC already told him his next fight and names desired return timeframe

The former UFC bantamweight champion has addressed what’s next for him after UFC 323. On Saturday night, Merab Dvalishvili was beaten by Petr Yan when attempting to produce his fourth successful title defense of the year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 9

Aljamain Sterling says Merab Dvalishvili has Nate Diaz-like issue that made UFC 323 loss look worse

Merab Dvalishvili did not exit the cage unscathed at UFC 323. The final UFC pay-per-view of the year marked the last hurrah for Dvalishvili’s bantamweight title reign, as he fell short of a fourth successful defense in 2025.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 9
Dana White Returns Merab Dvalishvili’s Favor With Instant Promise After UFC 323 Loss

Dana White Returns Merab Dvalishvili’s Favor With Instant Promise After UFC 323 Loss

After UFC 323, Merab Dvalishvili and Dana White were in a very strange post-fight situation. The kind where losing doesn’t stop the machine but rather makes it run faster.

MMA News / HITC / December 9
Merab Dvalishvili’s coach clears up confusing UFC 323 corner remark that stunned fans

Merab Dvalishvili’s coach clears up confusing UFC 323 corner remark that stunned fans

Merab Dvalishvili may have been let down by his corner advice at UFC 323. ‘The Machine’ lost his bantamweight title in surprising fashion at the final UFC pay-per-view in Las Vegas.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 9
Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja Slide Further as UFC 323 Shakes Up Rankings

Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja Slide Further as UFC 323 Shakes Up Rankings

UFC 323 shocked fans and critics alike with unexpected upsets this past weekend. The promotion’s final pay-per-view card, now remembered as one of the best of 2025, featured Merab Dvalishvili vs.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 9
Petr Yan soars into the pound-for-pound top 10 as Merab Dvalishvili plummets following UFC 323

Petr Yan soars into the pound-for-pound top 10 as Merab Dvalishvili plummets following UFC 323

The rankings have been updated following the action at UFC 323 this past weekend. This past Saturday, the premier promotion returned to Las Vegas for UFC 323, which was the final PPV of the year, and the final PPV of the UFC’s long partnership with ESPN.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 8
Aljamain Sterling Says Merab Dvalishvili Had an 'Off Night' at UFC 323

Aljamain Sterling Says Merab Dvalishvili Had an 'Off Night' at UFC 323

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes Merab Dvalishvili’s performance at UFC 323 was far from his usual self. Dvalishvili (21-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) lost his bantamweight title by unanimous decision to former champion Petr Yan.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Sean O’Malley Points Out Merab Dvalishvili’s Coach’s Mistake That Cost Him UFC Title in Petr Yan Fight

Sean O’Malley Points Out Merab Dvalishvili’s Coach’s Mistake That Cost Him UFC Title in Petr Yan Fight

When Merab Dvalishvili walked out of UFC 323 without the bantamweight title, the immediate takeaway centered on Petr Yan’s resurgence. But as the dust settled, another layer emerged, one that had less to do with punches and takedowns and more to do with what was said between rounds.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 8

Petr Yan Gets Revenge: Stops Dvalishvili’s Historic UFC Title Defense Streak

Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 323 to win the bantamweight championship Yan’s victory ended Dvalishvili’s 14-fight winning

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Merab Dvalishvili’s Camp Expresses Worries Over Dana White’s UFC Rankings Stance

Merab Dvalishvili’s Camp Expresses Worries Over Dana White’s UFC Rankings Stance

Since this past Saturday, Dana White has kept the entire UFC roster on edge. While addressing the interim UFC lightweight title situation involving No.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 8

Sean O'Malley loses his mind watching Petr Yan defeat Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323

Leading up to the UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 event on Saturday, most thought then-champion Merab Dvalishvili would successfully defend the bantamweight belt in the rematch against former titleholder Petr Yan.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 7
Potential matchups for UFC 323 main card winners

Potential matchups for UFC 323 main card winners

Here are some potential matchups for the winners on the main card.

Petr Yan shocks Merab Dvalishvili, reclaims bantamweight title
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 7
Merab Dvalishvili makes a promise in his first statement after shock UFC 323 title loss

Merab Dvalishvili makes a promise in his first statement after shock UFC 323 title loss

‘The Machine’ is ready to bounce back. UFC 323 marked Merab Dvalishvili’s first unsuccessful night at the office since 2018. After going on a memorable 14-fight winning run and establishing himself as one of the best bantamweights of all time, the Georgian’s reign was ended in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 7
Petr Yan shocks Merab Dvalishvili, reclaims bantamweight title

Petr Yan shocks Merab Dvalishvili, reclaims bantamweight title

LAS VEGAS -- Despite the steepest of odds, Petr Yan is the king of the bantamweight division once again after stunning Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 6
Why Merab Dvalishvili must jump to featherweight

Why Merab Dvalishvili must jump to featherweight

Who does UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili have left to beat in the bantamweight division? Apparently no one.

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
Predictions for the UFC 323 main card
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Merab Dvalishvili names the two UFC champions he will never be able to beat

Merab Dvalishvili has admitted that there are two UFC champions that he would never be able to get the better of if they were to fight. After losing his first two octagon outings, the Georgian has looked unbeatable on his run to the top of the bantamweight division.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 5
Predictions for the UFC 323 main card

Predictions for the UFC 323 main card

The last pay-per-view of the year, and of the foreseeable future due to the UFC deal with Paramount, is this week and has some amazing fights. Here are predictions for how the main card of UFC 323 will go.

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
MMA News / Field Level Media / December 5
Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan

LAS VEGAS -- UFC 323, the promotion's final numbered event on the 2025 calendar, will be held in a familiar place at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, headlined by a pair of title fights in which the champion enters as a decisive favorite against the challenger.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323 has reached the Main Event of the evening as fans will be treated to a high-level rematch for the Bantamweight (135) Championship title. Current champion Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia will welcome Russia’s No.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 4
Watch:: ‘Drained’ Merab Dvalishvili Talks About Tough Weight Cut Ahead of UFC 323 to Create History

Watch:: ‘Drained’ Merab Dvalishvili Talks About Tough Weight Cut Ahead of UFC 323 to Create History

Merab Dvalishvili has established himself as one of the most dominant champions of the modern bantamweight era, extending his run through consistent high-level performances.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 1
Merab Dvalishvili shows off bizarre weight cutting hack before UFC 323 title fight

Merab Dvalishvili shows off bizarre weight cutting hack before UFC 323 title fight

UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t mind confronting the temptation of junk food head-on during the final stretch of his weight cut for UFC 323.

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