Dvalishvili will also need to be mindful inside of scrambles given his propensity to expose his back when returning to standing positions. As Nurmagomedov has already shown in the octagon, the Dagestani fighter is incredibly systematic and effective when it comes to breaking down his opponents from rear mount and riding positions.

I hope you enjoy the year to come. And while it’s only the first PPV of the year, the UFC stacked up the event with two great title fights and an action-packed card from top to bottom. I’ll happily discuss any other fights on this slate in the comment section below.