UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili practically got here to blows with Umar Nurmagomedov earlier at present.
‘The Machine’ and ‘Younger Eagle’ lastly had their long-awaited conflict finalized earlier this week. Regardless of discuss of Merab Dvalishvili rematching Petr Yan or Sean O’Malley, he as an alternative signed a deal to face Umar Nurmagomedov. The Russian famously earned a title alternative with a unanimous determination victory over Cory Sandhagen in August.
Based on UFC President Dana White, the champion determined to face Umar Nurmagomedov, because of perceived disrespect. For what it’s value, the Russian was vocal about Merab Dvalishvili previous to signing the contract earlier this week. Nurmagomedov felt that ‘The Machine’ was ducking him, and made it identified on social media.
Nicely, evidently these feedback acquired on Merab Dvalishvili’s nerves. As first reported by RMC Sport Fight, and later Dan Fernandes of Sportsnet, the bantamweight champion confronted Umar Nurmagomedov earlier at present. The 2 are presently on the town for UFC 310 on Saturday, they usually noticed one another backstage at weigh-ins.
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C’est CHAUD entre Merab Dvalishvili et Umar Nurmagomedov !!! pic.twitter.com/nPD2MgMgDL— RMC Sport Fight (@RMCSportCombat) December 6, 2024
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C’est CHAUD entre Merab Dvalishvili et Umar Nurmagomedov !!! pic.twitter.com/nPD2MgMgDL— RMC Sport Fight (@RMCSportCombat) December 6, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov practically conflict at UFC 310 weigh-ins
In movies posted to social media, Merab Dvalishvili took the challenger to process for “disrespecting” him. For what it’s value, Umar Nurmagomedov shouted again, earlier than being led away by UFC officers. Whereas no punches have been thrown by the bantamweights, it’s clear that there’s dangerous blood between them.
Funnily sufficient, this isn’t the one near-brawl that includes a UFC champion this week. Yesterday, light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira was confronted by Jamahal Hill at the PI in Las Vegas, and the 2 practically traded blows. ‘Poatan’ beforehand handed ‘Candy Desires’ a knockout loss in the primary occasion of UFC 300 in April.
Then once more, it’s not an enormous shock that Merab Dvalishvili was concerned on this fracas. In August, ‘The Machine’ famously hopped within the crowd on the Craig Jones Invitational, confronting a fan who was taunting him.
What do you make of this UFC information? Are you enthusiastic about Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov?