"Dvalishvili (21-4), defending his belt for the third time, took full control in Round 2, dropping Sandhagen with a flurry of punches and also landing eight takedowns on 13 attempts. Dvalishvili landed 33 significant strikes in the round to just two by Sandhagen. From that point on, Sandhagen was mostly on the defensive, and while he did not wear down like some past Dvalishvili opponents have, he never seriously threatened the champion. The judges scored the fight 49-45, 49-45 and 49-46."
""Remember, I said my plan is to knock him out. Almost, almost,""
"Over five rounds, he was relentless with his wrestling pressure, attempting 37 takedowns and landing 20, a UFC record for a title fight and the second most in any bout inside the Octagon. It was Dvalishvili's fifth fight in which he has landed 10 or more takedowns, and he extended his own UFC record for total takedowns, which now sits at 117."
Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended the UFC bantamweight championship, recording his 14th consecutive victory with a dominant performance over Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili seized control in Round 2, dropping Sandhagen and landing eight takedowns on 13 attempts while landing 33 significant strikes to Sandhagen’s two in that frame. Over five rounds he attempted 37 takedowns and landed 20, a UFC title-fight record, extending his career total to 117. The judges scored the bout 49-45, 49-45 and 49-46. Dvalishvili remains unbeaten since April 2018 and holds top rankings, while Sandhagen sought a historic American title.
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