The UFC Fight Night headlined by Dvalishvili’s dominant win over Petr Yan in 2023 broke the record for most takedowns landed at an event with 59. ‘The Machine’ contributed massively to that record with 11 at the Russian’s expense.

Umar Nurmagomedov calls for a rematch with Merab Dvalishvili, saying he’s ready to face anyone next in the UFC.

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will make his fourth title defense with a rematch against No. 2-ranked Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323 in Las Vegas on Dec. 6, the promotion announced.

UFC legend Michael Bisping has made a bold claim regarding the biggest threat to Merab Dvalishvili’s title reign. At UFC 320 at the beginning of October, Merab Dvalishvili once again showcased why he is the greatest bantamweight of all time, dominating Cory Sandhagen on the way to another decision win.

Merab Dvalishvili is heavily favored to make octagon history at Petr Yan's expense in their UFC 323 title rematch.

Umar Nurmagomedov warns Petr Yan to either find a knockout against Merab Dvalishvili or be ready to get mauled.

Nurmagomedov faces Mario Bautista on Saturday at UFC 321 — his first fight since losing to UFC bantamweight champion Dvalishvili in January.

Ilia Topuria has stated that he believes Merab Dvalishvili would be able to defeat Alexander Volkanovski if he challenged for the UFC featherweight

Dvalishvili tied former champ Aljamain Sterling’s divisional record for most title defenses with a near-finish of Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320 earlier this month. Dvalishvili now looks to make history with his fourth title defense this year against Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323 on Dec. 6.