The UFC bantamweight division is heating up, and it’s not just inside the octagon. A war of words has erupted between champion Merab Dvalishvili and rising star Umar Nurmagomedov. These two fighters are turning social media into their own personal battlefield and have been since before ‘The Machine’ won the title. But now, it has escalated to direct attacks on each other.
Dvalishvili, fresh off his title win against Sean O’Malley, is riding high. The undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov has been calling out Dvalishvili, claiming the champ was ducking him. Merab Dvalishvili wasn’t about to take these accusations lying down. He fired back with his own bitter retort.
“Umar Now not only are you disrespectful, you are a liar. If UFC offered you to fight with me 2 times – show the fans the contract and the dates. They offered me to fight you right after I beat Petr Yan with a broken hand in 6 weeks…I’m done with you now because you keep lying – you lost my respect as a man and a martial artist. I will wait to hear from the UFC,” wrote Dvalishvili via X.
Merab Dvalishvili revealed that he had actually accepted a fight with Nurmagomedov earlier. The catch, however, was that he was nursing a broken hand at the time and ultimately had to decline the offer.
Meanwhile, fight fans are eating this up like popcorn at a movie premiere. Nurmagomedov is undefeated and itching for a title shot. Dvalishvili, on the other hand, seems more interested in a rematch with O’Malley or a fight against Deiveson Figueiredo. But the young Eagle doesn’t have any of it and is locked on the UFC gold.
Umar Nurmagomedov Responds To Merab Dvalishvili’s Accusations
Nurmagomedov, the undefeated Dagestani prodigy, has been making waves in the 135-pound division. He’s got that trademark Nurmagomedov swagger and the skills to back it up. But lately, he’s been flexing his Twitter fingers as much as his fighting prowess.
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Merab Dvalishvili recently fired verbal shots at Umar Nurmagomedov, accusing him of being a liar. He demanded to see proof of these alleged fight offers. But the young Eagle wasn’t about to let Dvalishvili have the last word.
“Is that the same injury you were ready to fight Cory with? I am just basing this on the manager’s words . Since prehistoric times, no one cares about the respect of cowards,” replied Nurmagomedov via X.
Umar Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record speaks volumes. He’s been steamrolling through the division like a hot knife through butter. His recent win over Cory Sandhagen was more affirmation of his skill. Plus, he is the #1 contender and apparently has been promised a title shot. It remains to be seen if the UFC matchmakers like the idea of this fight.
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