Merab Dvalishvili made a remarkable comeback at UFC 311, defeating Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision after trailing in the first two rounds, and retained his UFC title belt.
Merab Dvalishvili pulled off an incredible comeback at UFC 311 on Saturday night. He managed to retain his UFC title belt in a thrilling display of skill and determination.
The fight was intense! After struggling through the first two rounds, Dvalishvili turned things around. In the last three rounds, he edged past Umar Nurmagomedov, winning by unanimous decision (48-47 x2, 49-46).
Check out how the pros reacted to this unforgettable co-main event:
“Cardio, pace, cardio. Never bet against it,” tweeted Matt Brown. Simple yet profound advice from “The Immortal.”
Kenny Florian had some thoughts too: “Should be Merab’s fight but awesome fight by both men.” He noted that Merab’s strategy in rounds 4 and 5 might’ve influenced the judges’ decision, showing control and composure.
Chris Weidman chimed in with excitement: “So happy for him! Such a beast. Umar is so good too.” High praise for both fighters in this epic showdown.
And there you have it—an electrifying night at UFC 311 that fans won’t soon forget!