The tension between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov continues to rise, marked by a heated exchange at the UFC 311 press conference. Recently, Dvalishvili was denied entry to the UFC PI due to Nurmagomedov’s presence. As the fight approaches, Dvalishvili remains more focused than ever, calling it his toughest challenge yet and vowing to secure a finish.
Dvalishvili is set to defend his bantamweight title for the first time against ‘The Young Eagle’ in what has become one of the most highly anticipated fights due to their intense pre-fight rivalry. Both fighters are determined to claim victory in the upcoming title clash. During a recent interview with Megan Olivi, Dvalishvili expressed his intent to finish Umar.
“It’s going to be a tough fight, a good fight. Of course, I’ll be looking for a finish… it’s Umar Nurmagomedov, so [any] win against him—I’ll take it, doesn’t matter,” Dvalishvili said.
👀💪Merab Dvalishvili on fighting Umar Nurmagomedov:
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 28, 2024
“It’s going to be a tough fight, a good fight. Of course, I’ll be looking for a finish… it’s Umar Nurmagomedov, so [any] win against him—I’ll take it, doesn’t matter.”
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The outcome of the fight is what fans are eagerly waiting for, set to take place on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This event promises to be an incredibly thrilling experience for fans.
Merab Dvalishvili Demands Apology From Umar Nurmagomedov
After the UFC 311 press conference, tensions between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov reached a boiling point. Dvalishvili warned that if Umar doesn’t apologize, he will go to Dagestan after their fight. In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Dvalishvili revealed that Umar’s online trash talk deeply upset him.
“Yeah, if Umar doesn’t apologize [to] me, it’s going to happen. Even if I have to go to Dagestan, I will go. Hey! I love Dagestan, and I’ve got so many friends in Dagestan, and I respect Dagestan people. They are good people. But Umar made a big mistake with me, and Umar has to pay for this,” the UFC Bantamweight Champ said.
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Merab says that if Umar doesn’t apologize to him after their fight, he may go to Dagestan to confront him 😳
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 10, 2024
“He may get a slap after the fight… even if I have to go to Dagestan, I will go.”
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The Georgian fighter, Merab Dvalishvili, feels disrespected by the constant trash talk from title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov. Previously, “The Machine” warned that Umar might get slapped after the fight. Fans eagerly await the outcome of this heated matchup.
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