INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia punches Umar Nurmagomedov of Russia in a bantamweight title ...

Merab Dvalishvili’s latest win at UFC 311 drew some glowing praise from a former opponent and future UFC Hall of Famer.

Merab Dvalishvili has revealed that during UFC 311 pre-fight checks, he showed the commission the same leg twice to pass medical tests and hide his injury.

In a display of relentless pressure and unwavering determination, Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his UFC bantamweight championship against the previously undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC ...

Recap Newsweek's UFC 311 fight night updates as reigning champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili retained their titles on a wild night at Intuit Dome.

Merab Dvalishvili (red) battles Umar Nurmagomedov (blue) during their bantamweight championship bout at UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2024. Dvalishvili ...

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili earned the first defense of his belt with a grueling decision over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311.

Although some may not appreciate his fighting style, Merab Dvalishvili outlasted Umar Nurmagomedov to win a five-round ...

Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.5 pounds — when he submitted Renato Moicano in the first round, according to data ...

Legendary boxing coach Teddy Atlas praises Merab Dvalishvili for his ability to be a champion both inside and outside the ...

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. 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) ...