Who won John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili?
Merab Dvalishvili won John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
UFC 252 : MIOCIC VS CORMIER 3
John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili
EventUFC 252 : MIOCIC VS CORMIER 3
DateAug 15, 2020
DivisionBantamweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastPPV
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John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili is a completed Bantamweight fight from UFC 252 : MIOCIC VS CORMIER 3. Merab Dvalishvili defeated John Dodson by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili quick answers
What event is John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili on?
John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili is listed on UFC 252 : MIOCIC VS CORMIER 3.
What are the records for John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili?
John Dodson enters with a 24-14-0 record and Merab Dvalishvili enters with a 21-5-0 record.
What division is John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili?
John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili is listed as a Bantamweight fight.
L
The Magician | 24-14-0John Dodson
W
The Machine | 21-5-0Merab Dvalishvili
John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Chris Tognoni
Details :(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
John Dodson
Elo1692Good
3Y trend1679 → 1692
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Merab Dvalishvili
Elo1843Great
3Y trend1779 → 1843
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Merab Dvalishvili won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Merab Dvalishvili led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Full John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili comparison →Result
Merab DvalishviliDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeChris Tognoni
Details(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Elo swing-13John Dodson (1705 → 1692)
Elo edge
John Dodson1692-17 last move
Merab Dvalishvili1843-14 last move
Recorded fight totals
John DodsonvsMerab Dvalishvili
Control time
0:04vs3:44
Total strikes
31vs88
Sig. strikes
27vs50
Takedowns
0vs2
Finishing profile
John DodsonKO/TKO leads 46% of wins
Merab Dvalishvilidecision leads 76% of wins
Common opponents
Petr YanJohn Dodson: loss · Decision · Feb 23, 2019Merab Dvalishvili: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Dec 6, 2025
Petr YanJohn Dodson: loss · Decision · Feb 23, 2019Merab Dvalishvili: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Mar 11, 2023
Marlon MoraesJohn Dodson: loss · Decision · Nov 11, 2017Merab Dvalishvili: win · TKO (punches) · Sep 25, 2021
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