Tensions are escalating between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov. Fans witnessed a fiery exchange during the UFC 311 press conference, where Dvalishvili’s frustration with Umar was evident. It seems ‘The Machine’ still holds resentment towards ‘The Young Eagle.’ Recently, Dvalishvili revealed that he was denied entry to the UFC PI due to Umar’s presence.
The bantamweight champion is furious with the Dagestani fighter over his online taunts and social media jabs. The Georgian contender has even demanded an apology from Umar for his pre-fight banter. Recently, Dvalishvili launched a scathing rant against Nurmagomedov, accusing him of being the reason he was denied entry to the UFC PI. Dvalishvili shared a video outside the UFC PI on social media, explaining the situation. He said:
“I’m here out [in] front of the UFC P.I., and security don’t let me go in because they said, ‘Umar Nurmagomedov is inside,’ and they are protecting him. Don’t worry, guys. I’m not going to smash him before the fight. But Jan. 18, different story. I’m not able to go in UFC P.I. because I was supposed to get treatment for my injury, I was supposed to sign some cards, I was supposed to eat lunch with my friends. What the heck?”
Security stopped Merab from entering the UFC PI because Umar Nurmagomedov was inside 😳
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 23, 2024
“They are protecting him… I’m gonna smash this guy because of all the disrespect…
You better show up Umar.”
🎥 @MerabDvalishvil #UFC311 #UFC #MMA
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Dvalishvili also stated that he plans to dominate Umar due to all the disrespect and lies he has been spreading. Both fighters will have the opportunity to settle their rivalry at UFC 311.
Merab Dvalishvili Promises To Settle The Score With Umar After UFC 311
Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight title against Umar at UFC 311. Dvalishvili has warned Umar that if he doesn’t apologize, he’ll travel to Dagestan after the fight. The tension between the two was evident at a recent press conference, and Dvalishvili also shared his frustration during an interview with Ariel Helwani. He revealed that Umar’s trash talk online upset him, saying,
“He [Nurmagomedov] may get slapped after the fight. Because the fighting [inside the cage] not a real fight, it’s a sport. Yeah, if Umar doesn’t apologize [to] me, it’s going to happen. Even if I have to go to Dagestan, I will go.”
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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.”
🎥 @arielhelwani #UFC311 #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/zFI2HzXynL
Dvalishvili also stated that Umar made a serious mistake and must face the consequences. The Georgian fighter feels disrespected by the continued trash talk from the title challenger. Whether ‘The Young Eagle’ will apologize remains to be seen.
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