The bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili asserts that his performance against Umar Nurmagomedov will not be the same as what happened before

UFC 311: Merab Dvalishvili promises to stand and strike with Umar Nurmagomedov.

In 10 days, UFC 311 will witness the showdown between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and the undefeated challenger Umar Nurmagomedov.

One point that fans are curious about is how the two fighters will approach the fight. Merab has become famous for his takedown and control skills, with even Olympic-level champion Henry Cejudo having fallen to him.

As for Umar, the Georgian champion has made his stance clear regarding his opponent.

“I will showcase my wrestling and the toughness of Georgia, and I will crush this guy. It will be a great fight. Umar is a good fighter, but usually, when I face tough or skilled opponents, I always show my best, as long as I’m in good shape. It will be a great fight.”

“I’m not expecting an easy fight from Umar. As a fighter, I always respect him; I know he’s a good fighter and I’m excited to face him. He’s undefeated and I will break that record.”

Merab Dvalishvili believes that his skills are far superior

Merab Dvalishvili’s dominance on the ground is undeniable. However, many have criticized his fighting style as being too safe and lacking excitement. Evidence of this can be seen in his last 11 wins, with 10 of them ending by decision. In those 10 fights, only 4 submission attempts were made.

In his most recent fight against Sean O’Malley, Merab’s approach secured him the win and the championship, but it didn’t quite satisfy the majority of the fans at a high-profile event like UFC 306.

However, Merab once again affirms that his upcoming performance will not be boring.

“I’m ready to stand and strike, not just aim for takedowns and control like I did with O’Malley. I will punch his face, kick his legs, keep the fight standing, and bring an exciting fight. It will be a back-and-forth battle, and I believe it will earn Fight of the Night honors.”

“I’m focusing more on my next fight. Umar, he doesn’t deserve me mocking him, I won’t play around with him. This is a serious fight, and there’s no time for games anymore. First of all, I didn’t want to fight this guy because I wasn’t sure what I would do with him, he comes from a different world, he won’t understand, especially when he doesn’t respect me.”

“I don’t think I need to hype this fight. I’m the champion, he’s the one who needs to hype the fight, but don’t disrespect me and call me a fake champion. We’ll fight in the co-main event, but I’m sure this will be the most exciting fight of the night.”

How will the matchup between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov unfold?

The showdown between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 promises to be highly exciting, as both possess formidable skills, particularly in grappling and controlling their opponents.

Merab Dvalishvili stands out for his strength and exceptional wrestling skills, always imposing the pace of the fight by controlling his opponents on the ground. However, as seen in previous bouts, his fighting style mainly focuses on control rather than completely finishing his opponents. Nonetheless, Merab has stated that he will change his approach in this fight, planning to engage more in striking exchanges instead of solely focusing on takedowns. This could make the fight more intriguing and potentially surprising.

Umar Nurmagomedov is an undefeated warrior with a fighting style similar to other members of the Nurmagomedov family, particularly excelling in grappling and overpowering opponents with strength and strategy. However, with Merab’s ability to control the pace and impose his will, this could present a significant challenge for Umar, despite his strong wrestling foundation.

Both fighters have very strong and resilient fighting styles, and the fight could become a relentless battle between grappling strength and strategic flexibility. If Merab can keep the fight standing and dominate Umar, the fight will become even more exciting. On the other hand, if Umar can maintain control and push the fight into the grappling realm, he will have the opportunity to secure victory.

With these factors in play, this showdown promises to be a tough and thrilling fight.

The matchup between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov will be the co-main event at UFC 311. The event will take place on Sunday, November 19.