Sean O'Malley's coach recently disclosed that Merab Dvalishvili's wrestling stance could be unsuccessful against Umar Nurmagomedov when they compete in their bantamweight title fight at UFC 311.
The UFC 311 co-main event featured a bantamweight title fight between champion Merab Dvalishvili and undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov.
Dana White took part in a recent sitdown with American sports radio host Jim Rome, during which he revealed that Sean O'Malley may face the winner of the Merab Dvalishvili vs.
In an interesting twist, the famed middleweight mauler Chris Leben was one of the judges for this five-round showdown; his first title bout since making the switch from fighting in 2022. And he was put to work by the two grappling-heavy fighters who had a couple of close early rounds.
UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili went back to work a little quicker than anybody anticipated, returning from a title win in September to a title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov this Saturday at UFC 311 - and Umar's cousin Khabib believes he knows why.
UFC 311 has finally reached an apex and we're set for a betting prediction and pick as we decide the Co-Main Event. The Bantamweight (135) Title will be on the line as Champion Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia will take on No. 2 Umar Nurmagomedov of Dagestan. Check the UFC odds series for our Dvalishvili-Nurmagomedov prediction and pick.
Tonight's UFC 311 card features bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili making his first title defense against the dangerous Umar Nurmagomedov. UFC odds label Nurmagomedov as a -270 favorite, while the champion, Dvalishvili, is an underdog at +215, and my Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov predictions side with the books.
Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his UFC bantamweight championship against the previously undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311.
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili commented on Russian fighter Umar Nurmagomedov following their fight on January 19 at UFC 311, where Dvalishvili won by unanimous decision.
Merab Dvalishvili lived up to his nickname as "The Machine," wearing down Umar Nurmagomedov to retain his bantamweight title in a competitive decision at UFC 311.