Off the again of his shutout choice win over Sean O’Malley in final evening’s Noche UFC primary occasion, newly-minted undisputed greatest, Merab Dvalishvili has already shut down a right away grudge struggle with surging Russian contender, Umar Nurmagomedov.
Dvalishvili, who returned to motion in a single day in the primary occasion of Noche UFC, managed to land the undisputed bantamweight champion in a one-sided exhibiting towards Montana striker, O’Malley over the course of 5 rounds in a shutout choice win on the Las Vegas Sphere.
Out-wrestling and grappling the defending gold holder in a career-highlight efficiency, Georgia native, Dvalishvili managed to get one again for Staff Serra-Longo within the course of, along with his win avenging a previous knockout loss for former champion and shut pal, Aljamain Sterling within the course of.
And within the rapid aftermath of his title success, Dvalishvili was pried to welcome a title protection towards surging challenger, Nurmagomedov — who’s recent from his personal dominant judging success towards former title chaser, Cory Sandhagen earlier this summer season within the Center East.
Merab Dvalishvili names ultimate first foe after title win at Noche UFC
Turning down the possibility to tackle the American Kickboxing Academy mainstay subsequent, Dvalishvili as an alternative welcomed the possibility to tackle former undisputed flyweight kingpin, Deiveson Figueiredo at the beginning.
“Whoever they [the UFC] need, I’ll struggle subsequent, however I need to discuss to Dana (White),” Merab Dvalishvili informed assembled media following Noche UFC. “I need to turn into his pal — I need to struggle the highest of the highest, you already know. I believe (Deiveson) Figueiredo can be my fifth champion, he’s extra harmful, knockout energy, good Jiu-Jitsu, makes individuals [go to] sleep.”
“That’s why this struggle excites me, provides me motivation, makes me work arduous,” Merab Dvalishvili defined. “Umar (Nurmagomedov) is okay, however I’m telling you guys, from the top-15, he’s solely received one struggle.”
