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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Pattle

Merab Dvalishvili could have had ‘leg amputated’ before UFC 311 win over Umar Nurmagomev

Merab Dvalishvili’s staph infection at UFC 311 was so severe that “regular people” might have “had their leg amputated” in his position, it has been claimed.

Dvalishvili fought through a back injury and infected leg to win a narrow decision over Umar Nurmagomedov, retaining his bantamweight title in the process.

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