Merab Dvalishvili incensed by Umar Nurmagomedov's disrespect #UFC311

Merab Dvalishvili incensed by Umar Nurmagomedov's disrespect #UFC311

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is fuming ahead of his first title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) meets Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the UFC 311 (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) co-main event Jan. 18 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Nurmagomedov has antagonized Dvalishvili for the past couple of months, accusing him of being scared. The pair continued to trade barbs during the UFC 311 p…

Merab Dvalishvili shares eye-opening threat if Umar Nurmagomedov doesn't apologize after their UFC 311 fight: "Even if I have to go to Dagestan"

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is set to defend his belt for the first time at UFC 311 early next year. Across the cage from him will be No. 2-ranked Nurmagomedov.

Merab Dvalishvili Threatens To Confront Umar Nurmagomedov In Dagestan If No Apology After UFC 311 Fight

Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov (Image Credit: Getty Images) This year’s PPV event has wrapped up, leaving fans excited about the future matchups. Recently, the UFC announced the UFC 311 event, featuring a title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov for Dvalishvili’s bantamweight belt. However, ‘The Machine’ has issued a warning to the challenger, stating that if Umar doesn’t apologize, he’ll head to Dagestan after their …

‘Company Man’ Merab Dvalishvili Reveals He Sacrificed Vacation for Umar Nurmagomedov Fight at UFC 311

After months of being called out by fans and fighters for allegedly avoiding Umar Nurmagomedov, Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili officially agreed to face the undefeated Dagestani at UFC 311 to defend his bantamweight title. And in doing so, he’s reportedly given up on a lot of quality vacation time. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, the bantamweight champion claimed, “I was gonna travel little bit and I was gonna enjoy Christmas…..So basically UFC need…

Merab Dvalishvili Warns Umar Nurmagomedov He Must Apologize After UFC 311 Or Else He’ll Get (Power) Slapped

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC What did the five (Georgian) fingers say to the face? Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and No. 1 contender Umar Nurmagomedov will collide in the co-main event of the first UFC pay-per-view of 2025, UFC 311, on Jan. 18, 2025. Still, the two 135ers have been intensely jawing at each other for several months ... and it’s only getting more intense. The two Bantamweights part…

Merab Dvalishvili opens up on bad blood with Umar Nurmagomedov ahead of UFC 311 clash: "He needs to apologize"

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili doesn't believe his fight with Umar Nurmagomedov will be the end of their heated feud.