UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili has claimed that 18-0 contender Umar Nurmagomedov doesn’t deserve a chance to fight for the world title, despite him being the #2 ranked bantamweight in the world.

The fan wanted to know if new bantamweight titleholder Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC), who dominated O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) at UFC 306 in September in September is ducking Nurmagomedov ...

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili said Friday that he believes former champ Sean O'Malley should receive the next crack at the belt over Umar Nurmagomedov. "Umar don't deserve to fight ...

Merab Dvalishvili believes Umar Nurmagomedov is running scared. While many believe Nurmagomedov is deserving of a number one contender fight, rumors have swirled that his next bout will not be for a ...

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili would prefer a full training camp to fight Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) claimed the 135-pound title when he defeated Sean O'Malley ...

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili would prefer a full training camp to fight Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) claimed the 135-pound title when he defeated Sean O ...

UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili has looked to clear up the uncertainty surrounding the timeframe for his first title defense. Dvalishvili reached the mountaintop at 135 pounds last ...

Fans are buzzing about the UFC Bantamweight division as Umar Nurmagomedov has been booked for a fight, but not against Merab Dvalishvili. Instead, Umar is set to face Song Yadong at UFC Tampa this ...

Aljamain Sterling defends Merab Dvalishvili (left) amid allegations of avoiding Umar Nurmagomedov (right). [Images courtesy: @funkmastermma and @umar_nurmagomedov on Instagram] Aljamain Sterling ...

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