UFC 311 social media reactions: Merab Dvalishvili scores upset title defense vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
Merab Dvalishvili ended the undefeated run of Umar Nurmagomedov for his first bantamweight title defense on Saturday at UFC 311.
Entering as the betting underdog, Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) pulled off the METHOD upset over Nurmagomedov (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) to retain his 135-pound belt and extend his winning streak to 12 consecutive fights in the co-main event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Dvalishvili beating Nurmagomedov at UFC 311.
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Curious whose cardio holds up at this pace. Very fun opening round so far.
— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) January 19, 2025
Curious whose cardio holds up at this pace. Very fun opening round so far.
— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) January 19, 2025
Umars lead leg comes out of nowhere. Super sneaky.
— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) January 19, 2025
Round 1 a draw 😬
— Rampage Jackson (@Rampage4real) January 19, 2025
Crazy close R1. I’ll go Merab 1-0
— Funky 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@Benaskren) January 19, 2025
10-9 Nurmagomedov.
Dvalishvili is playing a dangerous game thus far by standing in front of Nurmagomedov and engaging in a striking contest.— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) January 19, 2025
How has Merab just completely abandoned his 100 takedowns per fight recently?! Seems like madness.
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) January 19, 2025
How has Merab just completely abandoned his 100 takedowns per fight recently?! Seems like madness.
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) January 19, 2025
This is a hell of a fight. It’s going to come Down to who slows down first.
— malki kawa (@malkikawa) January 19, 2025
I feel things may be turning for Merab here.
— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) January 19, 2025
I have it 29-28 Umar heading into the 4th.
Rounds 1, 2: Umar
Round 3: Merab— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 19, 2025
Merab got three takedowns, his stamina is unreal. But he showboated way too much. 29-28 Nurmagomedov after three rounds.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) January 19, 2025
Merab is the blood dimmed tide. It’s incredible to see every time.
— Chuck Mindenhall (@ChuckMindenhall) January 19, 2025
Merab is a fucking animal. Such an amazing performance
— Funky 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@Benaskren) January 19, 2025
Merab is a fucking animal. Such an amazing performance
— Funky 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@Benaskren) January 19, 2025
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