Tonight’s UFC 311 pay-per-view event was co-headlined by a men’s bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov (18-1 MMA) entered his first career title fight with a perfect professional record. The “Young Eagle” had previously competed for the most part last August, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over perennial contender Cory Sandhagen.
Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA) looked to earn his first career title defense tonight. “The Machine” won the promotion’s 135-pound title last September at UFC 306, where he defeated Sean O’Malley by unanimous decision.
Tonight’s UFC 311 co-main event made for an exciting back-and-forth. Umar Nurmagomedov got off to a quick start in the contest, seemingly winning the first two rounds of the contest. However, Merab Dvalishvili came back strong to gain the upper hand in rounds 3, 4 and 5, thanks to his relentless pressure and crazy cardo. After five rounds of terrific action, “The Machine” was victorious by unanimous decision.
UFC 311 official results: Merab Dvalishvili def. Umar Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision (48-47 x2, 49-46)
Check out how the pros reacted to “Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov” below:
A big fight feels #JustScrap 👊🏼
– bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) January 19, 2025
Final predictions; WHO DO YOU HAVE?! 🤔👀 #UFC311
-Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
It’s going to be good! #UFC311
-Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
#UmarTime brother @UNmgdv 👊🏽🤲🏼🙏🏼
– Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) January 19, 2025
10-9 Omar #UFC311
– GILBERT BRÛLE DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) January 19, 2025
10-9 Nurmagomedov. He had the biggest moment of the round #UFC311
-Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
20-18 Omar! #ufc311
– GILBERT BRÛLE DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) January 19, 2025
20-18 Nurmagomedov. Merab must make it a street fight #UFC311
-Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
Excellent rebuild for Merab. Higher yield and grapple. 2-1 Omar. #UFC311
– Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 19, 2025
29-28 Nurmagomedov. Merab comes roaring back! #UFC311
-Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
Yo, this fight is crazy, these guys, the cardio is crazy, they don’t give an inch🔥🔥🔥
– Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) January 19, 2025
2-2. It all comes down to this final round. Who wants it the most? #UFC311
-Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
Post-fight reactions to Merab Dvalishvili’s win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311:
What a fight!! @MerabDvalishvil it’s so fun to watch #311
–Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) January 19, 2025
What a fight. #UFC311
-Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
Merab!!! 3-2 #AndAgain #UFC311
– Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 19, 2025
Fuck yeahssssss merab is literally a machine 🔥🔥🔥🔥 it was a war
– Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) January 19, 2025
MERABBBBB!!!!!
–Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) January 19, 2025
Merab, my brother, what a fighter you are! You make us so proud. This is what happens when Dagestani wrestling meets Georgian wrestling 👏🏻🇬🇪
– Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) January 19, 2025
Wowwww
–Arnold Billy Allen (@Arnoldbfa) January 19, 2025
Omar 3-2
– Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 19, 2025
Never doubt the heart of a champion!!! #UFC311
-Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) January 19, 2025
Who would you like to see Merab Dvalishvili fight next after his victory over Nurmagomedov tonight in California?
