Merab Dvalishvili Says Deiveson Figueiredo, Not Umar Nurmagomedov Excites Him
If it had been as much as Merab Dvalishvili, he’d relatively battle Deiveson Figueiredo subsequent than Umar Nurmagomedov. He defined why when talking to media members throughout the UFC 306 post-fight presser (by way of Bloody Elbow).
“Whoever they need, I’ll battle subsequent, however I need to speak to Dana, I need to grow to be his pal… I need to battle the highest of the highest, you already know. I believe Figueredo can be my fifth champion, he’s extra harmful, knockout energy, good Jiu-Jitsu makes individuals [go to] sleep.
“That’s why this battle excites me, offers me motivation, makes me work exhausting… Umar is okay however I’m telling you guys, from the highest 15 he’s solely gained one battle.”
The UFC matchmakers might want to decide within the coming weeks and months on who Dvalishvili will make his first title protection in opposition to. The 135-pound kingpin mentioned he’d e book Nurmagomedov in opposition to Petr Yan to see if he can beat multiple top-ranked bantamweight earlier than getting a title shot.
Finally, the UFC movers and shakers will determine what’s subsequent for Dvalishvili, who is bound to return dwelling to Georgia and be greeted by huge fanfare.
