UFC - UFC #311

Merab Dvalishvili
1/18/25 22:00
Umar Nurmagomedov

Prediction:

 

Umar Nurmagomedov to win by decision.

-135
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Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov Prediction & Picks - UFC #311

 by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks

Will Umar Nurmagomedov manage to upset Merab Dvalishvili (The Machine) on Saturday night in UFC 311? We’ll soon find out. Merab will come into this matchup looking to retain his UFC bantamweight title at Intuit Dome in LA. The 34-year-old Georgian fighter has the necessary arsenal to win this matchup, with strength being his primary weapon. He’s an experienced fighter with an 18-4-0 record and excellent grappling and defending skills.

However, the defending champ may have his work cut out against Umar, who is yet to taste defeat in the UFC. The 29-year-old Russian is an orthodox fighter who has won all his 18 UFC fights. He is a well-rounded MMA bruiser with excellent grappling skills and composure. Umar could take control of the battle, especially if he scores a takedown, forcing the champ into submission. It will be a highly tactical matchup.

Merab Dvalishvili - Umar Nurmagomedov Key Points

  1. Merab lands 4.35 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy.
  2. Merab absorbs 2.31 significant strikes per minute with 56% defending accuracy.
  3. Umar lands 4.46 significant strikes per minute with 63% accuracy.
  4. Umar absorbs 1.36 significant strikes per minute with 63% defending accuracy.

Our Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov Prediction

Merab’s relentless pace and pressure make him a dangerous champion to face inside the Octagon. He can effectively shoot takedowns, which makes him a tricky opponent for Umar. However, Umar has repeatedly proven that he’s very hard to defeat. The Dagestan native is an accomplished strike and will depend on his anaconda-like squeeze to get on the front foot. However, he must first find ways to pin down the Georgian, who is more like a bouncing ball inside the Octagon. Overall, it will be unsurprising if Umar pulls an upset against Merab. Our prediction for Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov: Umar Nurmagomedov to win by decision.

Prediction:

 

Umar Nurmagomedov to win by decision.

-135
$1500 offered for betting!

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Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov Picks