BJPENN.com Fighter Picks Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov:
Diego Ferreira, UFC lightweight: I’m going with Merab for the upset. Umar is really good from Khabib’s camp, but I think Merab’s pace will be the difference.
Terrance McKinney, UFC lightweight: Merab Dvalishvili. I think his pace is too much. It will be a close fight, but I think his will to win is different.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik, UFC heavyweight: That’s a crazy fight but I will go with the champ to win a decision. I think this is a big step up for Umar who won’t be able to deal with Merab’s wrestling.
Davey Grant, UFC bantamweight: Merab, I have to go with Merab, but what a fight that should be.
Thiago Moises, UFC lightweight: I think Merab gets the win and hands Umar his first loss. He will be able to use his cardio and wrestling to win a decision.
Miles Johns, UFC bantamweight: I’m going with Umar, it will be a close fight. I just think he can win on the feet and will be able to stuff Merab’s takedowns. Merabs’s cardio and pace also won’t play much of a factor.
Billy Quarantillo, UFC featherweight: I’m going with Merab, I think his pace and cardio will be the difference. I’ve seen how good he is in training and it’s hard to deal with.
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Fighters picking Merab Dvalishvili: Diego Ferreira, Terrance McKinney, Jairznho Rozenstruik, Thiago Moises, Billy Quarantillo
Fighters picking Umar Nurmagomedov: Miles Johns
