Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov prediction, pick: Will UFC 311 see a new champion?
Dvalishvili will also need to be mindful inside of scrambles given his propensity to expose his back when returning to standing positions. As Nurmagomedov has already shown in the octagon, the Dagestani fighter is incredibly systematic and effective when it comes to breaking down his opponents from rear mount and riding positions.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes Brass ‘Made’ Merab Dvalishvili Fight Umar at UFC 311
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.
Merab Dvalishvili promises he won’t kiss Umar Nurmagomedov during UFC 311 grudge fight after viral Sean O’Malley moment
During the main event of UFC 306, Dvalishvili was in a dominant position over Sean O’Malley on route to winning his bantamweight title. And with seconds left in the round, he goaded his rival by kissing him multiple times on the back before referee Herb Dean warned him against the move.
The Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov fight co-headlines the UFC 311 event. It's a long-awaited grudge match between two fighters who are counted among the division's best grapplers.
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