Bantamweight has for a very long time been thought-about by followers as among the best weight lessons within the sport, and that continues to be true to at the present time.
The division goes by way of a considerably unknown patch at current following the crowning of a brand new champion in August 2023. Behind the newly-crowned titleholder is a pack of hungry lions all hoping to claw their strategy to a title shot, with Umar Nurmagomedov being a type of contenders.
The Russian has been crying out for a battle ever since he was pressured to withdraw from his big Cory Sandhagen conflict some months in the past. As we put together for one more rollercoaster yr for the UFC in 2024, the undefeated Dagestani remains to be with out a scheduled opponent.
Taking to social media, Umar Nurmagomedov had a brand new identify in thoughts and it is a particular one. In hopes of solidifying himself within the high 10 at bantamweight, the 27-year-old known as for a battle in opposition to Deiveson Figueiredo.
Deiveson Figueiredo
— Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) December 30, 2023
Figueiredo made a profitable leap up from 125 lbs final outing and placed on an excellent efficiency. Nonetheless carrying his pace and energy from his former weight class, the South American effortlessly placed on a clinic in opposition to Rob Font and rightfully acquired his palms raised on the judges’ scorecards.
The 2-time flyweight kingpin finds himself ranked throughout the high 10 in his new division and too has aspirations of getting his palms on the title within the foreseeable future.
Associated: Sean O’Malley and Umar Nurmagomedov conflict heads in heated social media change
Regardless of calling for an opportunity in opposition to the Brazilian, Umar has been pushing the UFC to seek out someone for him to battle. The surging prospect is determined to return to the octagon and made his ideas recognized to his fellow bantamweights on-line.
Plz somebody clarify to me Why nobody calls my identify for battle ? Bantamweight in @ufc ? 🤷🏻♂️
— Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) December 18, 2023
Whereas the fan-favorite matchup will not happen subsequent, one other fighter Umar Nurmagomedov has publicly said his curiosity in combating is Sean O’Malley.
The present bantamweight champion insisted he would “beat the unibrow off” of him, prompting a response from Umar.
pink headTo do that you should dare to battle with me. https://t.co/5by6MYRYdL
— Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) December 25, 2023
