At UFC 311, Merab Dvalishvili defended his bantamweight title against Umar Nurmagomedov, who suffered a broken hand during the fight. Javier Mendez, Nurmagomedov's coach, emphasized Dvalishvili's remarkable cardio and pace, which allowed him to dominate as the fight progressed. Despite Nurmagomedov's skills, he couldn't keep up with the champion, culminating in a unanimous decision favoring Dvalishvili. Mendez noted that had he known about Nurmagomedov's injury, he would have adjusted their strategy, highlighting the significance of Dvalishvili's showmanship in the final rounds that may have swayed the judges' opinions.
Mendez expressed awe at Dvalishvili’s incredible cardio and noted that despite Nurmagomedov's injury, Dvalishvili showcased his champion status in the final round.
Mendez believed the fight’s outcome hinged on Dvalishvili's pacing and Nurmagomedov's undisclosed injury, which limited his ability to execute the fight plan.
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