Many UFC followers anticipated Umar Nurmagomedov to be subsequent in line for the UFC bantamweight title shot in opposition to Merab Dvalishvili. Nurmagomedov wished to struggle for the title this yr however Dvalishvili was reluctant to attend till March 2025 to defend his title in opposition to the Dagestani contender. The issue with that’s Nurmagomedov observes Ramadan throughout March and wouldn’t be obtainable.

Aljamain Sterling backs Merab Dvalishvili

Umar Nurmagomedov referred to as out Dvalishvili for not accepting a struggle with him and “ducking” him whereas being keen to defend his title in opposition to Sean O’Malley. Aljamain Sterling, who could be very shut buddies with Dvalishvili, was fast to defend him for not accepting a struggle with Nurmagomedov. Sterling said on ‘X’:

“You guys are exhausting. Consistently repeating stuff that makes NO sense. He simply received the belt. Merab is Christian, not Muslim. Making one man’s non secular beliefs the trigger for “ducking” is baffling. How on earth is that Merab’s fault?? Make it make sense..That’s proper, you’ll be able to’t!”

Umar Nurmagomedov Fires again

Nurmagomedov was fast to fireside again on ‘X’ responding to Sterling’s feedback on Dvalishvili. The reply led to a direct response from Sterling as soon as once more vouching for his good friend and bantamweight champion.

Umar Nurmagomedov said that ‘The Machine’ was keen to struggle Sean O’Malley once more for the second time this yr in November however didn’t wish to struggle him. Sterling then mentioned it’s as a result of O’Malley and Nurmagomedov are two totally different fighters stylistically and desires extra time to arrange and recuperate.

Umar Nurmagomedov vs Tune Yadong?

It was just lately reported that Umar Nurmagomedov and Tune Yadong have been set to spotlight UFC Tampa in December. After reviews got here out Yadong’s coach, Uriah Faber, mentioned there wasn’t something signed but and a great struggle between the 2 could be focused for UFC 311 in January.