UFC, Dvalishvili and Merab
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Merab Dvalishvili surprises fans with his unexpected comment on a potential fight against rising contender Umar Nurmagomedov.
Reigning UFC bantamweight kingpin Merab Dvalishvili is open to running it back with Petr Yan and Umar Nurmagomedov.
Sean O'Malley is taking a break after losing to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. The former champion isn't rushing back into the Octagon. He is eyeing a potential December return. Umar Nurmagomedov is a possible opponent.
At the time, Aljamain Sterling ruled over the division and was set to fight a returning Henry Cejud o. Instead of asking for a title shot in his post-fight interview, Sandhagen called for Dvalishvili, who was fresh off his ninth-straight win over former champion Petr Yan.
Merab Dvalishvili believes that a fight against Alexandre Pantoja would be one that the people would be interested in.
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