The fate of the bantamweight division will be put to the test as champion Merab Dvalishvili and challenger Umar Nurmagomedov clash at UFC 311. Their rivalry has been nothing short of electrifying. From Dvalishvili’s controversial fake Russian comments to their heated backstage altercation, the 135fers have developed bad blood. Now, we are just a week away from witnessing the thrilling conclusion to their rivalry.

However, some members of the MMA community aren’t willing to wait for the conclusion of the clash. They want to see how it unfolds beforehand. To satisfy their curiosity, we’re back with another AI prediction where we analyze how the rounds might play out and determine the ultimate winner of the fight. So, without further ado, let’s get started!

How would Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov go down? Fight breakdown

Rounds 1-2: The scramble fest and Merab’s relentless pressure

The opening round will be all about pace and a battle of relentless force between the two bantamweight fighters, the champion, Merab Dvalishvili might showcase his trademark tempo, pressing forward with non-stop pressure. His tactics would make sure that the Dagetsani feel some pressure in the opening minutes and make some mistakes. However, the undefeated 18-0 Dagestani will maintain his composure, countering ‘The Machine’s’ wrestling with long kicks and combination striking in an attempt to disrupt his rhythm.

It must be noted that Nurmagomedov has a striking accuracy of 63.1% which makes him lethal against Dvalishvili, who is not known to win matches through knockouts. At the end of round one, Umar Nurmagomedov would stand tall as the judges would gift the round to the Dagestani fighter, however, it will be a bit close at the 10-9 round for Umar. Merab Dvalishvili would come stringer in round 2, he would amplify his output, utilizing his legendary cardio to relentlessly pursue takedowns.

His unbelievable cardio would be a surprise for Umar Nurmagomedov as he would respond the his takedown attempts with crisp jabs and a spinning back-kick but it would be futile as Merab’s pressure would begin to wear him down. Late in the rounds, Merab would score a takedown, keeping Umar pinned to the canvas and at the end of the last round, it would be Dvalishvili’s round as the judges would score it 10-9 in his favor.

Rounds 3-4: Striking chess match and championship-caliber pace

Round three would witness Khabib Nurmagomedov’s necessary instructions to his cousin and we will witness Umar making slick adjustments, evading Dvalishvili’s relentless pressure with amazing footwork. Merab would try to score a takedown but Nurmagomedov would just circle the Octagon like a matador and when the time comes, the challenger would display striking mastery. However, it must be noted that ‘The Machine’s clinching game would remain a threat for the Dagestani.

In the later rounds, Nurmagomedov would rock Dvalishvili with an uppercut, forcing the Georgian to move back to maintain his tempo. By the end of the round, the Dagestani would look strong, leaving no doubt that he had the edge and likely securing a 10-9 score. Round four will be a do-or-die for both of the individuals. Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili would showcase immense heart and grit which will push them past their original limits.

Dvalishvili’s immense cardio would come into play as he would try to drag the Dagestani into the deep waters with his relentless takedown attempts. For a fleeting moment, ‘The Machine’ would give a hard time to the Dagestani, however, ‘Young Eagle’ would slip free out of the takedown attempt, showing his defensive presence.

As the round unfolded, Umar would counter the Georgian fighter with his spinning back fist and powerful hooks, keeping the bantamweight champion at bay. As the bell rings, the round would be Merab’s due to his control time and takedowns. So, now we are at the final round.

Who wins, Dvalishvili or Nurmagomedov? AI predicts: Final Prediction

On one side, it’s Khabib Nurmagomedov giving his cousin directions, while on the other, it’s Merab Dvalishvili and his team motivating him to secure the win. As the final rounds begin, it will be nothing but a high-octane showdown as both fighters will give their all. Umar Nurmagomedov’s sharp striking skill as well as superior wrestling would control the momentum at first but ‘The Machine’ would be quick to manage his tempo and get back to fighting stance.

Dvalishvili would try his best to impose pressure on Umar but every attempt would fail as ‘Young Eagle’ would continue to overpower him till the final bell rang. In a razor-sharp-contest between the fighters, Umar Nurmagomedov’s striking precision and ability to counter Merab Dvalishvili would earn him a split-decision victory.

At the end, the judges will score the card 48-47, 47-48, 48-47 in favor of ‘Young Eagle’. As the Dagestani claims the belt, Khabib Nurmagomedov would carry his brother on his shoulders as finally, ‘father’s plan’ would come true. Well, what’s your take on the AI prediction for UFC 311’s co-main event? State your thoughts in the comments below.