Throughout a RAF Georgia press convention, an altercation broke out between former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and a fighter from the North Caucasus who can be stated to be a fan of Umar Nurmagomedov.
Based on X’s Championship Spherical, shared footage of the incident confirmed a fan of former UFC title challenger Umar touching Dvalishvili and making an attempt to ask him about his points with Umar. Within the clip, “The Machine” might be heard slapping and punching the aforementioned individual, earlier than shouting:
“What’s the issue? What’s the issue?”
Watch Merab Dvalishvili punch Umar Nurmagomedov’s fan beneath.
Experiences additionally counsel that some fighters tried to interrupt via safety and enter the rooms the place Georgian navy fighters had been staying. Nonetheless, safety personnel rapidly intervened and prevented the scenario from escalating additional, as seen within the footage.
This weekend the Royal Air Pressure will make its worldwide debut in Georgia. In the principle occasion, former UFC champions Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo will face off for the primary time below the Royal Air Pressure banner.
Why is there a lot dangerous blood between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov?
Merab Dvalishvili needed to defend his title towards then-undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311. Based on ‘The Machine’, Umar was not eligible for a title shot on the time and clearly didn’t work arduous sufficient to win the title. Nonetheless, the UFC nonetheless chosen him as a challenger, largely resulting from his connection to his cousin, the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Dvalishvili defeated Umar by unanimous choice. After a number of aggressive rounds, the Georgian’s relentless strain, cardio, takedown protection, and wrestling had been an excessive amount of for the Russian fighter.
After his loss to “The Machine”, Umar said that he broke his hand in the course of the title match, which prevented him from preventing to his fullest potential.
However Merab Dvalishvili has no intention of giving him a rematch. Only in the near past, Umar referred to as him once more and stated he would relatively get again along with the 35-year-old than battle for the title subsequent.
Nonetheless, the UFC has already promised Dvalishvili a title rematch when present and two-time UFC bantamweight titleholder Petr Yan returns. In the meantime, Umar Nurmagomedov is scheduled to face Track Yadong subsequent month.
