Merab Dvalishvili continues to consider Umar Nurmagomedov is being given particular privilege by the UFC after a irritating expertise Monday on the UFC Efficiency Institute.
In accordance with Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC), he was denied entrance into the power in Las Vegas as a result of Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), whom he meets for his bantamweight title at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 in Inglewood, Calif. (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+), was already current within the constructing and safety wished to keep away from any potential points.
“I’m right here out entrance of the UFC P.I., and safety don’t let me go in as a result of they mentioned, ‘Umar Nurmagomedov is inside,’ and they’re defending him,” Dvalishvili mentioned on Instagram. “Don’t fear, guys. I’m not going to smash him earlier than the struggle. However Jan. 18, totally different story. I’m not capable of go in UFC P.I. as a result of I used to be imagined to get remedy for my harm, I used to be imagined to signal some playing cards, I used to be imagined to eat lunch with my associates. What the heck? I’m going to smash this man due to all of the disrespect, all of the lies he was saying.
“You higher present up, Umar. Right now you’re protected. Don’t fear, I’m not going to punch you earlier than the struggle. Jan. 18, nobody will shield you.”
Dvalishvili has proven excessive aggression towards Nurmagomedov and what he believes is an undeserved shot on the title. He felt Nurmagomedov was rushed to the belt off the again of his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov’s identify, however has vowed to close down the hype after they conflict. There was a lot rigidity between them earlier this month at UFC 311 on-sale press convention, and for Dvalishvili, this newest incident solely fuels the hearth.
Dvalishvili didn’t reveal if he would finally be granted entry to the UFC P.I. and his rehab remedy, and the way lengthy he must anticipate his departure.
The reigning UFC champ didn’t appear thrilled with the scenario regardless, and it provides one other layer to the title showdown with Nurmagomedov in lower than one month.
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