Merab Dvalishvili was dealing with quite a bit of adversity leading into UFC 311. Bantamweight champion Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA ...

Going into his first title defense at UFC 311 against Umar Nurmagomedov, undefeated cousin of the legendary Khabib, Merab ...

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

Coach John Wood paid tribute to Merab Dvalishvili after his man bounced back from a difficult fight camp to retain his bantamweight title at UFC 311.

Although some may not appreciate his fighting style, Merab Dvalishvili outlasted Umar Nurmagomedov to win a five-round decision at UFC 311.

It wasn't necessarily evident during his performance in the Octagon, but Merab Dvalishvili endured his fair share of ...