Off the again of his shutout choice win over Sean O’Malley in final evening’s Noche UFC important occasion, newly-minted undisputed greatest, Merab Dvalishvili has already shut down an instantaneous grudge combat with surging Russian contender, Umar Nurmagomedov.
Dvalishvili, who returned to motion in a single day in the principle occasion of Noche UFC, managed to land the undisputed bantamweight champion in a one-sided exhibiting in opposition to 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 Group 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 fast aftermath of his title success, Dvalishvili was pried to welcome a title protection in opposition to surging challenger, Nurmagomedov — who’s contemporary from his personal dominant judging success in opposition to former title chaser, Cory Sandhagen earlier this summer time within the Center East.
Merab Dvalishvili names best first foe after title win at Noche UFC
Turning down the prospect to tackle the American Kickboxing Academy mainstay subsequent, Dvalishvili as an alternative welcomed the prospect to tackle former undisputed flyweight kingpin, Deiveson Figueiredo initially.
“Whoever they [the UFC] need, I’ll combat subsequent, however I need to speak to Dana (White),” Merab Dvalishvili advised assembled media following Noche UFC. “I need to develop into his pal — I need to combat the highest of the highest, . I feel (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 combat excites me, offers me motivation, makes me work exhausting,” Merab Dvalishvili defined. “Umar (Nurmagomedov) is okay, however I’m telling you guys, from the top-15, he’s solely received one combat.”