UFC 311 live blog: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov

Follow the UFC 311 live blog for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, the bantamweight championship co-main event this Saturday in Los Angeles.

Dvalishvili (18-4) enters his first bantamweight title defense as MMA Fighting’s no. 9 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He claimed the belt from Sean O’Malley at UFC 306, extending an 11-fight winning streak that includes decisions over former UFC champions Henry Cejudo, Petr Yan and Jose Aldo. Despite his dominance, he enters UFC 311 as the underdog to the undefeated Nurmagomedov, a fact that will undoubtedly serve to motivate the fiery Georgian.

Nurmagomedov (18-0) earned his title shot on the back of a thrilling decision victory over Cory Sandhagen. He has defeated all six of his UFC opponents and looks to add to the illustrious legacy of the Nurmagomedov name by dethroning Dvalishvili and climbing to the top of one of MMA’s deepest divisions.

Check out the UFC 311 live blog for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov below.