Umar Nurmagomedov takes exception to Merab Dvalishvili’s actions throughout the inaugural Actual American Freestyle present.
Again in July, Dvalishvili had a skirmish with Nurmagomedov’s buddy within the crowd. For years, “The Machine” has alleged that Nurmagomedov’s group has heckled him, which has led to some crowd and backstage incidents at occasions. So far as the previous UFC bantamweight titleholder’s foe is anxious, the brawls expose an absence of composure and professionalism.
Throughout an interview with Adam Zubayraev, Nurmagomedov criticized Dvalishvili for not holding himself underneath management throughout exhibits (through MMAFighting).
“He’s the one who has to stay with it,” Nurmagomedov stated. “For instance, are you able to think about a Georgian coming as much as me in Dagestan? … If a Georgian tells me to not speak to Merab, and I hit him from behind and insult him in my very own language, I can’t think about myself doing that. However as an individual, how do you reside with that?
“And the individuals who defend it, which means there’s one thing unsuitable there. You need to name unsuitable issues unsuitable. Regardless of who does it.”
Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili could possibly be on the highway to an eventual rematch sooner or later. Nurmagomedov fell quick in his bid to seize the UFC Bantamweight Championship from “The Machine” again in early 2025. Dvalishvili gained the battle through unanimous choice, however there was no love misplaced between the 2.
That rematch must wait, as Dvalishvili is rumored to be difficult Petr Yan for the 135-pound gold in a trilogy battle this fall. In the meantime, Nurmagomedov is ready for an Aug. 29 showdown with Tune Yadong in Shanghai. If each Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili emerge victorious of their subsequent battle, then talks of half two would possible develop louder.
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