Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov dominated the spotlight at the recent UFC 311 pre-fight press conference with their intense trash talk. Throughout the presser, both bantamweight fighters exchanged verbal jabs, with Dvalishvili accusing Umar of showing disrespect towards him.
During the press conference, both bantamweight fighters exchanged heated remarks. Nurmagomedov repeatedly questioned Dvalishvili about losing respect for him, insisting he never spoke ill of the champion but only accused him of avoiding their fight.
Meanwhile, ‘The Machine’ confronted Nurmagomedov about his trash talk on social media, calling him a good fighter but not a good person. Dvalishvili also shared a post from Nurmagomedov on X, where he criticized Dvalishvili, writing:
“This guy is getting a gift to fight me – Didn’t move up the ranks on his own. Just thru one ranked fight and a last name. He is a spoiled brat who continuously spews lies and disrespect. Tune in to UFC311 and he will get exactly what he deserves!”
This guy is getting a gift to fight me – Didn’t move up the ranks on his own – just thru one ranked fight and a last name. He is a spoiled brat who continuously spews lies and disrespect. Tune in to UFC311 and he will get exactly what he deserves! 🦾🇬🇪 pic.twitter.com/nqEBggY3bh
— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) December 7, 2024
Islam Makhachev Hits Back At Merab Dvalishvili’s ‘Jacuzzi’ Taunt
Fans were taken aback by the intense pre-fight press conference ahead of UFC 311, despite the event being a month away. The card is already generating massive excitement for 2025. During the press conference, Merab Dvalishvili stole the spotlight with a funny moment that had the crowd laughing. However, his comments didn’t sit well with Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov, prompting a sharp response from Makhachev.
Dvalishvili, who is defending his bantamweight title against Nurmagomedov, interrupted a reporter’s question to Umar, yelling “Jacuzzi!”—a reference to an old photo. This angered Makhachev, who advised Dvalishvili not to disrespect the belt. Makhachev responded, saying:
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“Hey I want to say just one thing. Merab I don’t have nothing for you. Just respect. But don’t make the belt look bad. When you have some real contender just fight…”
A reporter asked Umar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev what their best moment together is:
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 7, 2024
Merab: "How about jacuzzi, jacuzzi!"
Islam: "You can come."
Umar: "I was not there." 😭
🎥 @UFC #UFC311 #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/WaMA7kA5pu
This bantamweight showdown is a highly anticipated matchup that fans have been eagerly waiting for. Additionally, the UFC 311 fight card is shaping up to be something unexpected, with two title fights featured in the main and co-main events.
