Umar Nurmagomedov says Merab Dvalishvili is far too sensitive and he doesn’t get to police whatever is said in the leadup to their fight at UFC 311

Dvalishvili will also need to be mindful inside of scrambles given his propensity to expose his back when returning to standing positions. As Nurmagomedov has already shown in the octagon, the Dagestani fighter is incredibly systematic and effective when it comes to breaking down his opponents from rear mount and riding positions.

Dvalishvili will enter the Octagon as an underdog to fast-rising star Umar Nurmagomedov, who is looking to replicate the championship success of his cousin, former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.