Merab Dvalishvili ended the undefeated run of Umar Nurmagomedov for his first bantamweight title defense on Saturday at UFC 311.
Entering as the betting underdog, Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) pulled off the METHOD upset over Nurmagomedov (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) to retain his 135-pound belt and extend his winning streak to 12 consecutive fights in the co-main event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Dvalishvili beating Nurmagomedov at UFC 311.
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HERE WE GO 👀 #UFC311 pic.twitter.com/xU9kz0pmjp
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) January 19, 2025
Merab sitting in the pocket and swinging heavy is fun to watch. #ufc311
— Hyon Ko (@KoreanJohn_) January 19, 2025
Curious whose cardio holds up at this pace. Very fun opening round so far.
— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) January 19, 2025
Curious whose cardio holds up at this pace. Very fun opening round so far.
— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) January 19, 2025
Umars lead leg comes out of nowhere. Super sneaky.
— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) January 19, 2025
Round 1 a draw 😬
— Rampage Jackson (@Rampage4real) January 19, 2025
10-9 Umar #UFC311
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
Crazy close R1. I’ll go Merab 1-0
— Funky 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@Benaskren) January 19, 2025
10-9 Nurmagomedov.
Dvalishvili is playing a dangerous game thus far by standing in front of Nurmagomedov and engaging in a striking contest.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) January 19, 2025
How has Merab just completely abandoned his 100 takedowns per fight recently?! Seems like madness.
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) January 19, 2025
How has Merab just completely abandoned his 100 takedowns per fight recently?! Seems like madness.
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) January 19, 2025
Looks like Merab is chewing gum in the octagon. Not sure if there’s a jaw issue or what’s going on there. #ufc311
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) January 19, 2025
If Merab can’t land a takedown, can he find a way to win? #UFC311
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 19, 2025
20-18 Umar Nurmagomedov after R2
That damage to the nose is pretty clearly bothering Merab. #UFC311
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) January 19, 2025
This is a hell of a fight. It’s going to come Down to who slows down first.
— malki kawa (@malkikawa) January 19, 2025
I feel things may be turning for Merab here.
— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) January 19, 2025
I have it 29-28 Umar heading into the 4th.
Rounds 1, 2: Umar
Round 3: Merab— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 19, 2025
29-28 Nurmagomedov. Merab storms back! #UFC311
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
Merab may be having fun in there, but he’s having fun while losing this fight. Pack in the taunts and focus on keeping that title. #UFC311
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) January 19, 2025
Merab got three takedowns, his stamina is unreal. But he showboated way too much. 29-28 Nurmagomedov after three rounds.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) January 19, 2025
Umar-Merab already deserving of a rematch regardless of result. Great fight #UFC311
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) January 19, 2025
Merab is the blood dimmed tide. It’s incredible to see every time.
— Chuck Mindenhall (@ChuckMindenhall) January 19, 2025
Merab and Umar are giving us the greatest wrestling match in UFC history. WOW. #UFC311
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) January 19, 2025
Merab ties GSP’s record of most takedowns in ufc history with 90 #UFC311
— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) January 19, 2025
Merab is a fucking animal. Such an amazing performance
— Funky 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@Benaskren) January 19, 2025
Merab is a fucking animal. Such an amazing performance
— Funky 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@Benaskren) January 19, 2025
Not how Khabib and Umar envisioned their night ending. #UFC311 pic.twitter.com/uHM4LhfqxC
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) January 19, 2025
Here are the official scorecards for Davalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov. #UFC311 pic.twitter.com/yNyPhtIzU2
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) January 19, 2025
#UFC311 results: Merab Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) def. Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – to defend bantamweight title
Full coverage: https://t.co/lT7tN5jJHh pic.twitter.com/mPF3wKaLam
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) January 19, 2025
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