Merab Dvalishvili defended the UFC title four times in 2025, attempting four calendar-year defenses despite losing the final fight and dropping the belt.
Merab Dvalishvili submitted Sean O'Malley, marking O'Malley's second consecutive loss and showcasing the intense competition in the bantamweight division.
UFC 320 takeaways: Pereira, Merab among the best fighters in the world
Alex Pereira reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight title with a sub-90-second finish of Magomed Ankalaev; Merab Dvalishvili retained the bantamweight title via dominant, five-round decision.
