Umar Nurmagomedov has his eyes on the UFC bantamweight title – whether or not Merab Dvalishvili is champion. Nurmagomedov (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) suffered his first-career loss when he was outlasted by ...

In January at UFC 311, Umar Nurmagomedov faced Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight championship. The Dagestani fighter entered the Octagon as the betting favorite, carrying huge expectations, but ...

Umar Nurmagomedov looks to return to the win column in a big matchup at 135 pounds. Since suffering the first loss of his career earlier this year, Nurmagomedov is targeting a rematch with Merab ...

Umar Nurmagomedov suffered his first loss at UFC 311. | Getty/UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov wants Umar Nurmagomedov to come out stronger from his first professional loss. After retiring from MMA as the ...

Umar Nurmagomedov just seems to really rub Merab Dvalishvili the wrong way. Bantamweight champion Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA, 13-2 UFC) handed Nurmagomedov his first-career loss in their title fight at UFC ...

Umar Nurmagomedov entered the UFC with immense expectations, largely due to his association with Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, his undefeated streak ended at UFC 311, where he suffered a decision loss ...

Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) In the pre-fight press conference, the Dagestani fighter asked Dana White whether the winner would get a title shot.

In discussions about annual MMA honors, activity level, title defenses, and strength of schedule regularly shape the criteria used by media and analysts. UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, ...

Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t seem totally over his beef with Umar Nurmagomedov. The two fought five hard rounds at UFC 311 back in January, and Dvalishvili walked away the champion via unanimous decision ...