We now have all the outcomes from tonight’s UFC 311, together with the co-main occasion title match between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov.
Dvalishvili (18-4 combined martial arts) will look to defend his title for the primary time in his profession tonight. ‘The Machine’ defeated Sean O’Malley by unanimous choice at UFC 306 in September to win the promotion’s 135-pound title.
In the meantime, Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0 combined martial arts) will enter his first profession title battle with an ideal skilled report. “Younger Eagle” most just lately competed in August of this 12 months, scoring a unanimous choice victory over common Cory Sandhagen.
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Spherical 1 of the co-main occasion of UFC 311 begins and Umar Nurmagomedov instantly takes his place within the heart of the cage. Merab Dvalishvili missed each his jab and low kick. Umar’s excessive kick misses. Each gamers might be very cautious heading into the beginning. Good mixture Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili solutions with a pointy proper hand. One other nice right-hand man of “The Machine”. Umar with a query mark kick that partially connects. Merab Dvalishvili closes the gap and lands a proper hand. He went for a takedown, however Umar Nurmagomedov defended with relative ease. “Younger Eagle” with a low kick. He shoots with one foot. Merab protects. Umar hits a flying knee however it would not join with the flash. Dvalishvili’s massive proper shot simply missed the goal. Umar with a kick to the physique. He shoots for a takedown. Merab defends and hits a knee within the clinch. A superb right-hander who’s presently breaking from being a champion. Nurmagomedov with a left to the physique. Each gamers missed with the appropriate. Umar threw one other card and it landed flush. He tries for a physique kick however misses. The horn sounds and the primary spherical ends.
Spherical 2 of the co-main occasion of UFC 311 begins and Merab Dvalishvili lands a pleasant proper hand. Umar Nurmagomedov fights again with a left hand and a tough kick to the physique. He landed a giant one-two as Merab tried to shut the gap. “The Machine” continues to press. He went for a takedown, however Umar defended simply. Merab tries a takedown. Nurmagomedov defends, scrambles and scores a takedown of his personal. He rapidly strikes again and locks in a single hook. Merab Dvalishvili hurriedly stands up. Umar Nurmagomedov hits a physique kick. Dvalishvili places strain on him. Umar tags him with a knee after which a proper hand. “Younger Eagle” makes an attempt a takedown. Merab shrugs him off. Huge physique shot and the appropriate hand of the champion. He shoots for a takedown. Umar defends however eats a knee. The fighter breaks and Nurmagomedov lands a proper hand. Good physique kick from the challenger. Merab Dvalishvili rushes ahead. The horn sounds to sign the tip of the second spherical.
The third spherical of the co-main occasion of UFC 311 begins and Merab Dvalishvili shoots for a single leg. He acquired it, however Umar utilized a proper hand forcing him to retreat. Nurmagomedov lands a pointy left jab. He appears very calm in his first title battle. Dvalishvili with an incredible proper hand. Umar Nurmagomedov fights again with a physique kick. Merab goes for a takedown however misses it. A head-to-head collision knocks out the challenger. He is nonetheless on his ft, however it seems to be prefer it’s accomplished some injury. “Younger Eagle” kicks a stable low kick. Merab Dvalishvili will get an excellent proper hand after which a jab. Each gamers have good pictures within the pocket. Umar shoots however cannot get a takedown. Merab forces a clinch and throws Umar to the bottom. The challenger instantly shoots again at his ft. Merab Dvalishvili will get a takedown. Nevertheless, Umar Nurmagomedov rapidly will get again to his ft and shoves “The Machine” into the cage. Fighters break and Umar partially connects with a excessive kick. Merab rushes ahead. Umar drags Merab down. The champion rapidly will get again to his ft, however Umar protects him. The horn sounds and the third spherical ends.
The fourth spherical begins and Merab Dvalishvili instantly makes an attempt a takedown. Umar Nurmagomedov defends and counters with a left. Merab took one other shot and this time he transformed. “Younger Eagle” rapidly stood up. Merab shoots once more. This time he cannot safe a takedown. Nurmagomedov appears to be slowing down. Merab with a proper. Umar with a low kick. A champion with a wonderful proper and left hand. He goes for a takedown however Umar defends. A challenger who is nice at proper counters. Nice proper from “The Machine.” Umar shoots however cannot safe a takedown. He is undoubtedly slowed down now. Merab’s tempo is extraordinary. He landed a physique shot after which a pair of left hooks. The fighters clinch after which break. Nice proper arm of Merab. Umar appears very drained now. Merab Dvalishvili goes for a takedown and will get it. 30 seconds left within the spherical. Merab continues to chip away at challengers. Proceed to spherical 5.
The fifth and closing spherical begins and Umar might want to discover a second wind right here. He seems to be clearly drained. Nevertheless, “Younger Eagle”, who is nice on the left, is the starter. Merab Dvalishvili misses with a wild proper hand. He shoots for a takedown however would not get it. Umar lands a jab after which one other. Merab tries one other takedown. It is packed. He tries one other, however the die would not come up. “The Machine” is on the appropriate. Umar Nurmagomedov solutions together with his left. Merab dives and will get a takedown. “Younger Eagle” defends, however he is nonetheless pressed in opposition to the cage. Umar with a physique kick. He goes for a takedown, however the champion sprawls to dam. Each gamers threw good punches within the pocket. Umar with a pleasant physique kick adopted by a jab. Dvalishvili misses with the appropriate. He went for a takedown, however Umar managed to outlive the battle. The champion’s subsequent shot additionally failed. Umar with a physique kick after which a jab. Shot from Merab Dvalishvili. Umar closes in and lands a left. Huge counter of “The Machine”. He threw Umar to the bottom. The challenger acquired up, however Merab pulled him down. The horn sounds and it is And Nonetheless!
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— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2025
Official outcomes of UFC 311: Merab Dvalishvili def. Umar Nurmagomedov (48-47 x2, 49-46)
Who needs to see Dvalishvili’s subsequent battle following his win over Nurmagomedov in California this night?
