Result
Merab DvalishviliDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeJason Herzog
Details(29–28, 29–28, 30–27)
Elo swing-14José Aldo (1815 → 1800)+19Merab Dvalishvili (1744 → 1763)
DateAug 20, 2022
DivisionBantamweight
StatusCompleted
VenueDelta Center
BroadcastESPN+
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L
Junior | 32-10-0José Aldo
W
The Machine | 21-5-0Merab Dvalishvili
José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Jason Herzog
Details :(29–28, 29–28, 30–27)
José Aldo
Elo1782Great
3Y trend1800 → 1782
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Merab Dvalishvili
Elo1844Great
3Y trend1779 → 1844
What changed?
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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.
Compare José Aldo and Merab Dvalishvili across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
José AldoMerab Dvalishvili
Elo edge
José Aldo1782-15 last move
Merab Dvalishvili1844-14 last move
Why they are ranked here
José Aldo#9 of 336 active Bantamweight fighters · 1782 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Rob Font (rated 1775 at the time): +11.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Alexander Volkanovski (rated 1787 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -21 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #8 David Martinez, 6 ahead of #10 Bryce Mitchell.
Merab Dvalishvili#1 of 336 active Bantamweight fighters · 1844 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Marlon Moraes (rated 1745 at the time): +22.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Petr Yan (rated 1802 at the time): -14.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +47 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 24 ahead of #2 Petr Yan.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
José AldovsMerab Dvalishvili
Control time
0:00vs5:06
Total strikes
59vs135
Sig. strikes
38vs57
Finishing profile
José AldoKO/TKO leads 53% of wins
Merab Dvalishvilidecision leads 76% of wins
Common opponents
Petr YanJosé Aldo: loss · TKO (punches) · Jul 11, 2020Merab Dvalishvili: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Dec 6, 2025
Henry CejudoJosé Aldo: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 9, 2020Merab Dvalishvili: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 17, 2024
Round stats
José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili is a completed Bantamweight fight from UFC 278 : USMAN VS EDWARDS. Merab Dvalishvili defeated José Aldo 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.
José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili quick answers
Who won José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili?
Merab Dvalishvili won José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili on?
José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili is listed on UFC 278 : USMAN VS EDWARDS.
What are the records for José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili?
José Aldo enters with a 32-10-0 record and Merab Dvalishvili enters with a 21-5-0 record.
What division is José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili?
José Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili is listed as a Bantamweight fight.
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