Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Inglewood, California, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili will take on Umar Kopylov in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 311 card.

Dvalishvili brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Kopylov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 69″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 42% striking accuracy, Dvalishvili has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.35 per minute. On the other hand, Kopylov boasts a 63% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.46 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Merab Dvalishvili is coming in with a 18-4-0 record. Dvalishvili will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC in September.

Kopylov, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Merab Dvalishvili on September 14, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov and holds a 18-0-0 record.

Merab Dvalishvili has a orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 29-year-old Umar Nurmagomedov is an orthodox fighter with a 69″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Merab Dvalishvili stats

→ Dvalishvili’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Dvalishvili lands 4.35 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dvalishvili’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Dvalishvili’s takedown average is 6.09 per 15 minutes.
→ Dvalishvili’s takedown defense is 80%.

Dvalishvili comes in with 42% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.35 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Kopylov fires at 63% accuracy, landing about 4.46 significant strikes per minute. Merab Dvalishvili also has a 36% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 6.09 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Kopylov’s 3.98 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Umar Nurmagomedov stats

→ Kopylov’s striking accuracy is 63%.
→ Kopylov lands 4.46 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kopylov’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Kopylov’s takedown average is 3.98 per 15 minutes.
→ Kopylov’s takedown defense is 100%.

Umar spent, on average, 11:56 minutes in the Octagon, and Merab has an average fight time of 16:07 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Merab or Umar? Sound off in the comments.

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