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Umar Nurmagomedov criticized Merab Dvalishvili for slapping his friend in Georgia, calling such behavior unacceptable and saying wrongdoings should be called out regardless of who commits them, as their rivalry and potential rematch between the bantamweights remain in play.
Merab Dvalishvili responded to Umar Nurmagomedov’s criticisms of a Georgia altercation at RAF Georgia, saying he was provoked and that his Georgian upbringing drives him to defend himself; he admitted slapping a Nurmagomedov associate during the incident, warned the Nurmagomedov camp to stop trash talk, and also expressed readiness for a Petr Yan trilogy with a UFC contract announcement awaited.
UFC announced a July 25 Abu Dhabi card with Magomed Ankalaev returning from his title loss to fight Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event, while Umar Nurmagomedov and David Martínez meet in the co-main as they chase a bantamweight title shot; the lineup also includes Valter Walker vs. Thomas Petersen, Ismael Bonfim vs. Axel Sola, Tyrell Fortune vs. Rizvan Kuniev, Dustin Jacoby vs. Uran Satybaldiev, Magomed Tuchalov vs. Brendson Ribeiro and more.
Umar Nurmagomedov will co-headline UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 against 14-1 David Martinez, who is 3-0 in the UFC and riding a 10-fight win streak overall; the card also features Magomed Ankalaev vs Khalil Rountree Jr. and several other bouts as the UFC returns to Abu Dhabi.
Mario Bautista gave a strong performance against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 321, nearly securing a submission and scoring a knockdown, but ultimately lost by decision. He believes with some adjustments, he can beat top contenders and is open to future matchups, having received praise from UFC officials despite the loss.
The article provides predictions for UFC 321, highlighting Tom Aspinall's favored victory over Ciryl Gane to claim the heavyweight title, and discusses key fights including Mackenzie Dern's potential to become champion, Umar Nurmagomedov's expected win, and other main card bouts. Aspinall is predicted to dominate Gane, while Dern is favored in her rematch, and Nurmagomedov is expected to impress with a late submission. The event takes place in Abu Dhabi with multiple exciting matchups.
Dana White has challenged Umar Nurmagomedov to put on an impressive performance at UFC 321 to secure a shot at the title, emphasizing the importance of making a statement in his upcoming bout against Mario Bautista, which could determine his next title opportunity.
Umar Nurmagomedov emphasizes that his rivalry with Merab Dvalishvili is not personal and is confident about a future rematch, despite Dvalishvili's dismissive attitude. Nurmagomedov is preparing for his upcoming fight against Mario Bautista and hopes to stay active in the UFC, potentially fighting again early 2026 if both he and Dvalishvili win their next bouts.
Professor Merab Dvalishvili presents a virtual lesson on why Umar Nurmagomedov may not deserve a bantamweight title shot, analyzing the dynamics within the division. The discussion encourages critical thinking about potential championship contenders like Nurmagomedov and Petr Yan. This content is part of MMA Junkie's blog, The Blue Corner, which offers a lighter take on MMA news.
Nick Diaz will return to the UFC to face Vicente Luque in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night on August 3 in Abu Dhabi. The event will also feature a bantamweight main event between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov, along with other notable matchups.