UFC 311: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov Preview, Odds, Prediction (Jan 18)
- Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov is the UFC 311 co-main event.
- The two bantamweights are fighting for the championship belt.
- Defending champ Merab is seen as underdog with UFC 311 odds of +250.
Umar Nurmagomedov is 18-0 and is favored to add another win to his tally. It won’t be easy, though, as he’s locking horns with Merab Dvalishvili who’s 18-4, with 11 wins in a row. Plus, he’s fought the who’s who of the Bantamweight Division, while Usman only has one win against a ranked opponent.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, January 18, 10 pm ET
- Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
- Where to Watch: PPV
UFC 311 Odds
Fighter | Odds |
---|---|
Merab Dvalishvili | +250 |
Umar Nurmagomedov | -300 |
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov Preview
Merab Dvalishvili didn’t get his nickname The Machine by accident. This guy is famous for being a relentless fighter that never gives up. Against Ricky Simon in 2018, for example, he was getting choked for a whole minute straight, but he didn’t give up.
Unfortunately for him, he ended up losing that fight. What’s interesting, however, is that he’s undefeated since then. He won the following nine fights, including those against real elite bantamweights such as Jose Aldo, Petr Yan, Henry Cejudo, and Sean O’Malley.
Meanwhile, Umar Nurmagomedov has only fought once against a ranked opponent. This happened last August when he beat Cory Sandhagen by decision in Abu Dhabi.
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He won that fight by utilizing his wrestling skills – he made five takedowns without suffering any. This isn’t a surprise given that he’s a member of the Nurmagomedov clan, with legendary Khabib being his cousin.
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov Prediction
Umar Nurmagomedov is a hell of a wrestler, but Merab Dvalishvili has already defeated some elite wrestlers. Eleven months ago, for example, he beat Herny Cejudo, an Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling. That said, we wouldn’t be surprised if he beat Umar as well.
Free UFC 311 Pick: Merab Dvalishvili