Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA, 13-2 UFC) grew in confidence throughout the fight, and even showboated on numerous occasions against ...

Chael Sonnen recently named the Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov clash at UFC 311 as his 'Fight of the Year' so far and explained why.

Shot to the body from Umar. 1-2 from the challenger and then both men throw wild. Right hand from Nurmagomedov hurts the champion. Merab survives but the first round of UFC 311 goes to the challenger.

UFC legend praises Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov as 2025's mid-year Fight of the Year for its intensity.

Umar Nurmagomedov found himself in unfamiliar territory at UFC 311 in January. With his 18-0 record on the line, Umar was up against the very best in his division – bantamweight champ Merab ...

Umar suggested that no one would be shocked if Dvalishvili pulled out of their UFC 311 co-main event, given their heated rivalry. In an interview with ESPN MMA, Nurmagomedov noted seeing online ...

Check out the best photos from Merab Dvalishvili's win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (Fight and venue photos by Gary A. Vasquez, USA Today Sports) ...

LOS ANGELES – Umar Nurmagomedov will look to add another major title to his team at UFC 311. Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 ...

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Merab Dvalishvili says Umar Nurmagomedov might have to win three more times for title shot. After submitting Sean O’Malley at UFC 316, Dvalishvili has locked on ...

Umar Nurmagomedov has spoken out following his first UFC loss, as he could be out for six months with a hand injury. Nurmagomedov lost a unanimous decision against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311 as ...

Merab Dvalishvili feels disrespected by 'protected' Umar Nurmagomedov ahead of UFC 311: 'He takes shortcuts' The UFC bantamweight champ did not hold back when discussing why he doesn't think ...