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Umar Nurmagomedov shows off post-surgery repaired hand after UFC 311 loss to Merab Dvalishvili
Now four days into the first loss of his career, Umar Nurmagomedov has a new souvenir from the experience. Nurmagomedov early Thursday posted an image on his Instagram Stories of a screw in the index
Former Two-Division UFC Champion Declares Merab Dvalishvili Bantamweight GOAT
Merab Dvalishvili’s latest win at UFC 311 drew some glowing praise from a former opponent and future UFC Hall of Famer.
UFC 311 photos: Merab Dvalishvili beats Umar Nurmagomedov to defend his title
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia punches Umar Nurmagomedov of Russia in a bantamweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome on January 18, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Henry Cejudo can't deny Merab Dvalishvili's bantamweight GOAT status after UFC 311
Henry Cejudo often touts himself as the greatest combat sports athlete, but he’s willing to concede one title to Merab Dvalishvili.
Merab Dvalishvili explains how he tricked commission into letting him fight at UFC 311 despite injuries
Merab Dvalishvili showed the world why his nickname is "The Machine" this past Saturday at UFC 311.
Merab Dvalishvili explains how he tricked the commission to fight injured at UFC 311
Merab Dvalishvili has revealed that during UFC 311 pre-fight checks, he showed the commission the same leg twice to pass medical tests and hide his injury.
Top UFC bantamweight contender thinks he can dethrone Merab Dvalishvili: ‘Styles make fights’
Cory Sandhagen believes he's got the fighting style to unseat the reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili.
Henry Cejudo Hails Merab Dvalishvili As Bantamweight GOAT Following A Thumping UFC 311 Victory
Henry Cejudo praises Merab Dvalishvili as the bantamweight GOAT after his dominant victory at UFC 311, solidifying his legacy.
‘I’m sure he’s humbled’… Merab Dvalishvili predicts Umar Nurmagomedov’s future UFC title plans
While Nurmagomedov claims a broken hand impacted his performance at UFC 311, Dvalishvili has an even more gut-wrenching injury story. Dvalishvili had to trick the commission into letting him fight after allegedly breaking his back and overcoming a stomach-churning leg injury preparing for the fight.
UFC 311 results, highlights: Merab Dvalishvili rallies to overwhelm Umar Nurmagomedov, retain title
Umar Nurmagomedov was the perfect fighter in the early rounds against UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. While fatigue did not make a coward of Nurmagomedov, it certainly caused his downfall at UFC 311 on Saturday as Dvalishvili outpointed his foe en route to a unanimous decision win (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to retain the bantamweight title.
Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Trick That Got Injured Leg Through UFC 311 Pre-Fight Medical
Merab Dvalishvili was worried his infected cut would rule him out of UFC 311, so he tried to trick the commission doctor – and it worked.
Aljamain Sterling: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley rematch 'hard fight to sell'
Aljamain Sterling isn’t sure a rematch between UFC bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley is the fight to ...
Merab Dvalishvili rises multiple spots on official UFC pound-for-pound rankings
Merab Dvalishvili’s picked up the first defence of his bantamweight title at UFC 311 when he earned a five-round unanimous ...
Teddy Atlas impressed with Merab Dvalishvili: "Umar is also a great fighter, but he wore him down"
Merab Dvalishvili has become a force to be reckoned with in the UFC, displaying relentless energy and unrivaled cardio in his fights. Nicknamed "The Machine", Dvalishvili's pace an ...
Cory Sandhagen believes he has style to dethrone UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili
Cory Sandhagen is confident that he has the answer to UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili's game. Dvalishvili (19-4 ...