The banter between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov has become a classic Tom and Jerry story, with their back-and-forth verbal jabs feeling like an endless fight. Each exchange just adds fuel to the fire, making fans wonder when or if this rivalry will finally reach the cage.
After blocking Umar on social media, the new Bantamweight champ has responded again, making it clear that he’s not ducking Umar and is fully ready to step into the octagon. His message was loud and clear: he welcomes the challenge and is prepared to settle their rivalry in the cage.
In a recent post, after Umar continued to call him out for ducking their fight and asking for a rematch with Sean O’Malley, Merab boldly proclaimed his dominance. He stated that he handled Petr Yan effortlessly, carried Henry Cejudo like a child, and showed O’Malley his place. He further emphasized that if the UFC puts Umar in front of him, he will take him down decisively.
In his words, “I smacked Petr Yan’s a** like a b****, I carried Henry Cejudo like a baby, I kissed Sean O’Malley like his daddy BUT I will simply SMASH Umar if the UFC puts him in front of me next.”
How Did Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov’s Beef Started?
The banter between Merab and Umar began before UFC 306, where Merab stated he didn’t see Umar as a deserving title contender, suggesting that if he won, he would rather fight Deiveson Figueiredo instead. After UFC 306, as Merab became the champion, all eyes were on whether he would get a title fight. This set the stage for their rivalry to officially kick off; during the post-fight interview, when asked about Umar, Merab made it clear that it was all up to the UFC.
Subsequently, the Georgian fighter shared a post declaring he was ready for anyone and demanded a rematch against O’Malley. This didn’t sit well with Umar, who once again accused Merab of running away and ducking him.
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Merab doesn’t see the point in fighting Umar since he hasn’t faced many top-ranked opponents and is getting a title shot too early. However, Khabib’s cousin argues that he possesses all the skills needed for the challenge, dismissing Merab’s reasoning as just excuses.
However, it’s now clear from Merab’s post that he is ready to face any challenge that comes his way. It’s clear that there’s a captivating story for the UFC to build a fight around. This escalating tension adds an extra layer of drama, making a potential matchup even more appealing for both fans and the promotion.
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