Khabib reveals championship opponent desire for Umar Nurmagomedov between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili

Umar Nurmagomedov is the true deal.

The Bantamweight division was on show at UFC Abu Dhabi this previous weekend (Aug. 3, 2024). In the principle occasion, extremely touted undefeated 18-0 high prospect, Nurmagomedov, shed that label with an enormous unanimous resolution win over the perennial contender, Cory Sandhagen.

Nurmagomedov, 28, expects his subsequent trip to see him problem for gold after his largest win but. Teaching in his nook on the night time was the all-time nice Light-weight, Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has a desire for which potential champion his protege may face.

“I need Merab [Dvalishvili], to be trustworthy, as a result of he’s from Georgia,” Nurmagomedov stated in a UFC interview (h/t MMA Junkie). “We’re neighbors, Dagestan and Georgia. I need Merab to win as a result of it’s going to be a really attention-grabbing combat. White papakha vs. black papakha. But when [Sean] O’Malley wins, it’s going to be white papakha vs. pink papakha. It’s going to be good competitors for O’Malley, an excellent combat, high-level combat for all the followers around the globe.

“It’s not simple to beat Umar, and it’s not simple to beat Merab or Sean O’Malley,” he continued. “That is excessive stage. Something can occur, however for my part, Umar is prepared. This combat put him another stage up, and we’ll see. He’s nonetheless rising, too. He’s nonetheless studying. He’s simply 28 years previous, and he’s nonetheless studying.”

The upcoming Bantamweight title tilt is ready to headline Noche UFC when the champion, O’Malley, seeks protection No. 2 in opposition to Dvalishvili subsequent month (Sat., Sept. 14, 2024).