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Merab Dvalishvili solidifies bantamweight GOAT status with historic third title defense of 2025
['Garrett Kerman']
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Historic Achievement in the Bantamweight DivisionDvalishvili's victory over Sandhagen marked a monumental achievement in UFC bantamweight history.
This victory represents only the second time in UFC bantamweight history that a fighter has successfully defended the title three times.
His 12 wins in the bantamweight division are among the most in UFC history for the weight class.
Beyond the title defense achievements, Dvalishvili's statistical dominance tells the story of a fighter who has revolutionized the bantamweight division.
His willingness to stay active and face all challengers while breaking long-standing records has transformed the bantamweight division and established a new standard for championship excellence.