Umar Nurmagomedov Warns Merab Dvalishvili Ahead of UFC 311, Explains Clear Difference Between Him and Other Contenders
Umar Nurmagomedov might be the bantamweight title challenger but he is keen on reminding Merab Dvalishvili why he’s the betting man’s favorite.
With their bantamweight title fight just around the corner, Umar believes Merab might be overlooking a key detail i.e. he can wrestle too.
Unlike Merab‘s previous opponents, Umar doesn’t plan to get overwhelmed by the relentless pace and takedown game. In fact, he’s ready to meet Merab head-on and take things into “deep waters” if necessary.
As the fight approaches, Umar is confident that his grappling skills and well-rounded game will be the difference-maker, setting him apart.
In an interview with the UFC, Umar claimed that he was going to be tougher to defeat for the champ. Calling other contenders like Sean O’Malley and Petr Yan easy money for Merab.
Nurmagomedov further asserted: “He knows, other guys, he will beat. For me it’s going to be hard…I can’t imagine how he will beat me."
He further stated: "He can hold me, okay maybe he will take me down one time but he has to hold me there, he can’t. I can wrestle too, don’t forget!”
Umar went on to add that if he gets the slightest glance of Merab’s back, he will make sure to secure a choke, and issued a warning to the champion saying, “Be careful”.