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Dvalishvili defeated Cody Stamann via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's Merab's sixth straight victory dating back to September 2018. He landed five successful takedowns in this fight, marking the seventh time in eight UFC bouts that Dvalisvili has landed at least that many. Stamann was game, but Merab is simply on a different level. His cardio is not only the best in the division, but one of the very best in the sport. The guy simply doesn't get tired. It's a massive edge in a three-round fight and would figure to be a monumental advantage if/when Dvalishvili finds himself in a main event or title bout. Merab asked for Dominick Cruz in his post-fight interview. It's not the worst idea in the world. If he doesn't get Cruz, it will be another big name.
It's Merab's sixth straight victory dating back to September 2018. He landed five successful takedowns in this fight, marking the seventh time in eight UFC bouts that Dvalisvili has landed at least that many. Stamann was game, but Merab is simply on a different level. His cardio is not only the best in the division, but one of the very best in the sport. The guy simply doesn't get tired. It's a massive edge in a three-round fight and would figure to be a monumental advantage if/when Dvalishvili finds himself in a main event or title bout. Merab asked for Dominick Cruz in his post-fight interview. It's not the worst idea in the world. If he doesn't get Cruz, it will be another big name.
Re-booked vs. Stamann
Dvalishvili (illness) and Cody Stamann have been booked for UFC Fight Night on May 1, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dvalishvili and Stamann will hope to have this third rescheduling of their bantamweight bout stick. The two were most recently meant to face off Feb. 6, but Dvalishvili had to be scratched from the card due to issues relating to COVID-19.
Dvalishvili and Stamann will hope to have this third rescheduling of their bantamweight bout stick. The two were most recently meant to face off Feb. 6, but Dvalishvili had to be scratched from the card due to issues relating to COVID-19.
Out of Feb. 6 fight
Dvalishvili has been scratched from the Feb. 6 card versus Cody Stamann, Cole Shelton of bjpenn.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dvalishvili reportedly hoped to get the fight moved back because he was dealing with some COVID-19 issues. Stamann wanted to keep it on that date and is now set to fight Andre Ewell instead. It's unclear exactly when Dvalishvili will next step into the Octagon at this point.
Dvalishvili reportedly hoped to get the fight moved back because he was dealing with some COVID-19 issues. Stamann wanted to keep it on that date and is now set to fight Andre Ewell instead. It's unclear exactly when Dvalishvili will next step into the Octagon at this point.
Stamman fight rescheduled
Dvalishvili will take on Cody Stamann on Feb. 6, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
The pair had initially been set to square off on Dec. 5 before Stamman was forced to withdraw. Dvalishvili was then expected to fight Raoni Barcelos on that date, but Barcelos withdrew as well. The matchup could run into more difficulties, however, as Dvalishvili has asked the UFC to postpone the fight as he works his way back from COVID-19.
The pair had initially been set to square off on Dec. 5 before Stamman was forced to withdraw. Dvalishvili was then expected to fight Raoni Barcelos on that date, but Barcelos withdrew as well. The matchup could run into more difficulties, however, as Dvalishvili has asked the UFC to postpone the fight as he works his way back from COVID-19.
No longer facing Barcelos
Dvalishvili won't face Raoni Barcelos in Las Vegas on Dec. 5 after Barcelos was removed from the card Thursday, John Morgan of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Dvalishvili has now had two opponents withdraw from the matchup on Dec. 5. Barcelos was removed from the card due to an issue regarding a suspension from his most recent fight in early November. The promotion will now likely search for a new opponent ahead of the Dec. 5 fight.
Dvalishvili has now had two opponents withdraw from the matchup on Dec. 5. Barcelos was removed from the card due to an issue regarding a suspension from his most recent fight in early November. The promotion will now likely search for a new opponent ahead of the Dec. 5 fight.