UFC bantamweight title history: Dominick Cruz, Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili and more

Take a look at a chronological history of the UFC bantamweight belt.

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The bantamweight title changed hands in the UFC 306 main event when Sean O’Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) was outworked by challenger Merab Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC).

Take a look at a chronological history of the UFC’s 135-pound title, which migrated over from the WEC in 2010 when the promotions merged.