USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Jan. 21: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili climb pound for pound rankings
UFC 311 took place this past Saturday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., and it produced a few updates across multiple divisions. In the main event, Islam Makhachev made quick work of short-notice opponent Renato Moicano,
Henry Cejudo can't deny Merab Dvalishvili's bantamweight GOAT status after UFC 311
UFC champ Merab Dvalishvili reveals gruesome video of leg injury that nearly derailed UFC 311
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Henry Cejudo Hails Merab Dvalishvili As Bantamweight GOAT Following A Thumping UFC 311 Victory
Overreaction Time: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili in control? Jiri Prochazka is back? More!
Check out the latest episode of “Overreaction Time” on the fallout from UFC 311, Jon Jones’ negotiations with the UFC, and more.
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Merab Dvalishvili shares footage of graphic leg injury
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has shared graphic footage of his pre-UFC 311 leg injury.
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‘I’m sure he’s humbled’… Merab Dvalishvili predicts Umar Nurmagomedov’s future UFC title plans
While Nurmagomedov claims a broken hand impacted his performance at UFC 311, Dvalishvili has an even more gut-wrenching injury story. Dvalishvili had to trick the commission into letting him fight after allegedly breaking his back and overcoming a stomach-churning leg injury preparing for the fight.
Merab Dvalishvili Beats Umar Nurmagomedov By Decision to Retain Title at UFC 311
Merab Dvalishvili proved the doubters wrong and successfully defended his UFC bantamweight championship with a unanimous decision win over Umar
Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Trick That Got Injured Leg Through UFC 311 Pre-Fight Medical
Merab Dvalishvili was worried his infected cut would rule him out of UFC 311, so he tried to trick the commission doctor – and it worked.
UFC 311 photos: Merab Dvalishvili beats Umar Nurmagomedov to defend his title
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia punches Umar Nurmagomedov of Russia in a bantamweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome on January 18, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Merab Dvalishvili explains how he tricked the commission to fight injured at UFC 311
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.
Merab Dvalishvili explains how he tricked commission into letting him fight at UFC 311 despite injuries
Merab Dvalishvili showed the world why his nickname is "The Machine" this past Saturday at UFC 311.
Sean O'Malley's coach after UFC 311: Merab Dvalishvili a problem, but 'we could be the kryptonite'
Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) dethroned O’Malley to become champion at UFC 306, and successfully defended his title in a unanimous decision win over Umar Nurmagomedov in Saturday’s UFC 311 co-main event in Inglewood, Calif.
UFC 311 results, highlights: Merab Dvalishvili rallies to overwhelm Umar Nurmagomedov, retain title
Umar Nurmagomedov was the perfect fighter in the early rounds against UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. While fatigue did not make a coward of Nurmagomedov, it certainly caused his downfall at UFC 311 on Saturday as Dvalishvili outpointed his foe en route to a unanimous decision win (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to retain the bantamweight title.