Check out the best photos from Merab Dvalishvili's win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (Fight and venue photos by Gary A. Vasquez, USA Today Sports) ...

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 ...

Merab Dvalishvili reacts with his cornermen after a victory against Umar Nurmagomedov in the UFC bantamweight championship fight at UFC 311 at Intuit Dome on January 18, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Merab Dvalishvili's successful title defense at UFC 311 wasn't expected by everyone, but his coach knew it would be a good night as soon as he saw his man on the morning of the fight.

Merab Dvalishvili is inevitable. Despite Umar Nurmagomedov's best efforts in his first crack at UFC gold, Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) proved his championship metal by getting better as the ...

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia reacts after the second round in a bantamweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome on January 18, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

UFC 311 was a wild ride. Islam Makhachev and Jiri Prochazka were among the four main card acts to score stoppages. Even the one fight that went the distance was memorable as Merab Dvalishvili ...

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is aiming for a very active 2025. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) kicks off next year with a title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC ...

Nurmagomedov won the first two rounds on two of the three judges' scorecards but ultimately lost a close decision.

So, who can beat Dvalishvili? Dillashaw says Nurmagomedov (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) can after giving him a competitive fight at UFC ...

Check out the best photos from Merab Dvalishvili's win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (Fight and venue photos by Gary A. Vasquez, USA Today Sports) ...