Former champion Dillashaw sees Dvalishvili ruling over the 135-pound division for a while. However, he did surprisingly pick former foe Cody Garbrandt (14-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) as potentially the champion’s sternest test – despite “No Love” having lost three of his past five.

Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.5 pounds — when he submitted Renato Moicano in the first round, according to data obtained by The Post from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).

UFC Lightweight champion Islam Makachev and UFC Bantamweight champ Merab Dvavishvili Retain Titles in Double-Header Championship Headliner. Check out the full results of UFC 311 on myKhel.com.

Off the back of his impressive UFC 311 win, Merab Dvalishvili has confirmed he is open to all comers to his bantamweight crown -- including former-foe, Sean

Merab Dvalishvili has impressed many with his performance at UFC 311 and Henry Cejudo is now calling him the bantamweight GOAT.

Georgian mixed martial artist Merab Dvalishvili on Sunday beat his Russian opponent Umar Nurmagomedov, leading a successful defence of his UFC bantamweight championship at Intuit Dome arena in Los Angeles.

No, that distinction will most likely go to bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili ... he's in the same conversation as Makhachev in terms of championship legacy. However, it was arguably the ...

Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his UFC bantamweight championship against the previously undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship ... In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili will make his first defense of the UFC Bantamweight Championship against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov.

Located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and West Asia, Georgia has produced some of the UFC’s biggest stars, including reigning bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and featherweight king Ilia Topuria, though ‘El Matador’ currently calls Spain home.

From the onset, Magomedov showcased his superior grappling skills, controlling the pace and positioning. In the second round, he secured a rear-naked choke, forcing Kelly to submit, marking a significant victory in his career.

A Russian TUF-style reality show has lost Merab Dvalishvili as a coach at the last minute, leading to some angry words.