Cory Sandhagen Predicts Umar Nurmagomedov Topples Merab Dvalishvili
Talking to James Lynch for Center Straightforward, Cory Sandhagen defined why he believes Umar Nurmagomedov will get the higher of Merab Dvalishvili in early 2025 (h/t MMAJunkie.com).
“I feel that Umar in all probability will win,” Sandhagen informed Center Straightforward. “I simply can’t actually see a path for Merab to win, I don’t assume that he’s going to have the ability to strike with him, however I additionally don’t assume that he’ll have the ability to take him down and management him like he was capable of do in opposition to O’Malley and in opposition to different guys. I simply don’t actually see a route to success for Merab, I feel Umar is probably going going to defend lots of these photographs, hold it within the putting realm, and simply sort of – Umar’s a sniper, man.
“Folks don’t actually understand simply how briskly that man is and the way good he’s and the way his kicks come out of nowhere. Combating a man like Merab shall be a very good alternative for him to point out off a little bit bit and simply because Merab’s been speaking lots of sh*t, I sort of need to watch Merab get served up a little bit bit by a man who is meant to be a wrestler however wasn’t capable of wrestle me, however Merab’s nonetheless saying that I used to be a present and stuff. So, I’m on Group Umar now.”
Sandhagen’s final bout was in opposition to Nurmagomedov again in August. He misplaced the struggle by way of unanimous resolution, which put his three-fight profitable streak to an finish.
Nurmagomedov enters his title struggle in opposition to Dvalishvili with an ideal 18-0 file. Can he benefit from his first UFC championship alternative?
