UFC Vegas 25: Merab Dvalishvili defeats Cody Staman via unanimous decision

UFC Vegas 25: Merab Dvalishvili defeats Cody Staman via unanimous decision

Merab Dvalishvili vs Cody Staman

In the bantamweight contest between Merab Dvalishvili (12-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC) and Cody Stamann (19-3-1 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) at UFC Vegas 25, and after three round Merab Dvalishvili defeats Cody Staman via unanimous decision.

Merab Dvalishvili Cody Staman
Merab Dvalishvili vs Cody Staman

Round1: Staman took the center and tries to land some punches but Merab goes for a takedown and completes it, Staman manage to get back up but get caught with a big right hand, Staman looks for a takedown but get stuffed, Merab replies with a flurry of punches and finds some success. Staman gains some confidence and lands some shots but the round goes to Merab.

Round2: Staman pushes the pace and took the fight to the canvas but Merab manages to get right back up, Merab lands some nice combinations and tries for a guillotine but Staman breaks free, Merab secures a big takedown and lands some nice kicks and punches on the feet. Strong round for Merab

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After dominating Staman for three rounds Merab Dvalishvili secures the victory at UFC Vegas 25

Round 3: Merab lands a nice kick to the body, and follows it up with a nice combination of punches, Staman tries to push the pace but Merab lands perfect counters to kill his momentum, he lands a nice upper cut and goes for a takedown. Staman reverses takedown attempt and lands on top, Merab got right back up and lands some punches.

Result: Merab Dvalishvil def. Cody Stamann via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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