UFC bantamweight title contender Umar Nurmagomedov revealed why he couldn’t guide a combat in January.
Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), the promotionally-ranked No. 2 bantamweight, has dominated the division since his arrival in 2021. Many count on him to be subsequent up for a shot at Merab Dvalishvili’s title after profitable a unanimous choice towards Cory Sandhagen in the principle occasion of UFC on ABC 7 in August. The undefeated Dagestani has not been booked for a combat since.
On the floor, it could seem he has been ready for the title image to grow to be clear, as Dvalishvili has appeared uninterested within the combat.
Whereas the unsure matchmaking may actually be enjoying an element in his return, Nurmagomedov revealed in a social media submit on Friday that he has just lately been coping with a fractured arm, however is now able to get a combat on the schedule.
“I had a small arm fracture and couldn’t carry out in January,” Nurmagomedov wrote on X (previously Twitter). “My arm is okay now, and I’m open to any gives. Anybody, Anyplace!! @ufc”
I had a small arm fracture and couldn’t carry out in January. My arm is okay now, and I’m open to any gives.
Anybody, Anyplace!! @ufc pic.twitter.com/X831CbPV9z
— Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) November 30, 2024
Nurmagomedov has just lately been linked to rumors of going through Track Yadong in January at UFC 311, which could possibly be the early 2025 matchup to which he was referring.
If Dvalishvili opts for a rematch towards Sean O’Malley or Petr Yan, Nurmagomedov, 28, will discover himself on the surface trying in, however seems keen to remain lively in 2025.
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