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Petr Yan claims Umar Nurmagomedov was given UFC success through relationship with Khabib Nurmagomedov

Petr Yan currently has no interest in fighting recent title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov and he has slammed his rise in the promotion. This past Saturday, former bantamweight champion Petr Yan returned to the Octagon when he took on soaring contender Marcus McGhee in the UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov teases cousin’s UFC return after losing undefeated record to Merab Dvalishvili

Fight news is coming soon for Umar Nurmagomedov. Cousin of the legendary lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov, the #2-ranked UFC Bantamweight contender fell just short of the world title in his fight against champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311 in January.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 24

Team Khabib Teases Umar Nurmagomedov’s Next Challenge After Brutal Defeat to Merab Dvalishvili

Umar Nurmagomedov was hyped as the most complete fighter from Team Khabib, blending elite striking with signature Dagestani wrestling dominance. Analysts often labeled him a more well-rounded version of Khabib Nurmagomedov, possessing better kicks and smoother transitions on the ground.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 23

Khabib Nurmagomedov gets brutally honest on cousin Umar’s first loss… ‘Maybe he was never meant to be champion’

Khabib Nurmagomedov says the greatest test in Umar Nurmagomedov’s career is to come after the UFC bantamweight tasted defeat for the first time. The first pay-per-view of 2025 was a mixed affair for Khabib and his team.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 23

Merab Dvalishvili Title Fight Eyed by 2025’s Most Controversial UFC Fighter

Merab Dvalishvili is currently one of the most dominant champions on the entire UFC roster with unmatched relentless pressure. The reigning bantamweight king has already defended his UFC title on two separate occasions and looked absolutely unbeatable both times.

MMA News / HITC / July 22

Khabib Nurmagomedov says he’d support Joe Rogan’s major rule change if he ran the UFC

Khabib Nurmagomedov has shared what he would do differently if he took over Dana White’s job for a day. When someone like Khabib speaks, everyone in the fight world should pay attention.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 22

Khabib Nurmagomedov agrees with Joe Rogan’s suggested rule change as he plays role as Dana White replacement

Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed what he would change in the UFC if he replaced boss Dana White for just 24 hours. Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time, not only because of his achievements in the sport, but because of the knowledge he continues to pass down to the next generation.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 15

Merab Dvalishvili sounds off on Umar Nurmagomedov: 'Where is he now?'

Fresh off a remarkable run as bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili has never shied away from speaking his mind on contenders and the ever-shifting landscape of the UFC’s 135-pound division.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 11

Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Sean O’Malley in Demand as ‘Suga’ Shares Return Timeline and Holds 135lbs Position Despite UFC 316 Loss

Off the back of another loss at UFC 316, Sean O’Malley has now been tied to another difficult stylistic matchup — as he eyes a potential end-of-year return to the Octagon.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

What’s Next For Merab Dvalishvili?

Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 in their rematch, as we look at what is next. Dvalishvili secured his second win over O’Malley via a third-round submission win.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 8

Merab Dvalishvili Better Than Khabib Nurmagomedov? UFC Community Gets Into Fiery Debate After Sean O’Malley Loses Again

Off the back of another dominant win at UFC 316, Merab Dvalishvili is starting to draw comparisons to former lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov by fans of the Georgian.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 6

UFC 316: How To Watch and Full Fight Card

Taking place at the Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey, UFC 316 opens up the month of June with an entertaining fight card from top to bottom, including two championship contests featuring two of the top male and female competitors in the sport.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 5

UFC 316 Brings Explosive Main Card Fights to Newark Saturday

UFC 316 fight week is now in full swing with the last pay-per-view of the spring season just a few days away. Saturday night, the promotion’s June schedule begins with its first trip to Newark, NJ in more than a year.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 1

UFC prospect bests Dagestani standout in Saudi Arabia and calls out Umar Nurmagomedov

It's not Vinicius Oliveira vs. the world, it's Oliveira vs. the Nurmagomedovs. A top prospect in the UFC bantamweight division - Oliveira made that very clear with a decision effort over Said Nurmagomedov, his third-straight victory since signing to the promotion off Dana White's Contender Series.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 22

Umar Nurmagomedov didn't tell team about broken during title fight

Umar Nurmagomedov got off to a good start in the UFC 311 bantamweight title fight against champion Merab Dvalishvili, but things quickly went south. "Young Eagle" suffered a broken hand in the opening round changing the way he approached the rest of the match.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 21

After suffering his first loss at UFC 311, what’s next for Umar Nurmagomedov?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 311, the bantamweight title was on the line. The two most dominant forces in the bantamweight division clashed as champion Merab Dvalishvili (19-4) took on his toughest test in Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1).

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UFC 311 Preview and Prediction: Payton Talbott – Raoni Barcelos

Saturday night on the prelims of UFC 311, we are going to see one of the best prospects in the sport face his toughest test to date inside the octagon.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 17

UFC 311 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Merab Dvalishvili – Umar Nurmagomedov

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC 311, the bantamweight title is on the line. The two most dominant forces in the bantamweight division will clash as the champion Merab Dvalishvili (18-4) takes on his toughest test in the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 3

Umar Nurmagomedov's manager advised him not to fight at UFC 311

Undefeated bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov will fight for the undisputed championship against titleholder Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 311 co-main event on Jan.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 2

Nurmagomedov Accuses Merab Of Trying To Avoid Him – ‘I Will Smash Him’

Umar Nurmagomedov has called out Merab Dvalishvili for trying to face lower-ranked opposition. The two will face off at UFC 311 in January. Merab won the UFC Bantamweight Title against Sean O’Malley.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 4

Dvalishvili looks to take Nurmagomedov’s zero at UFC 311

Merab Dvalishvili looks to take Umar Nurmagomedov’s zero at UFC 311

Finally, UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili has agreed to take on Umar Nurmagomedov. UFC president Dana White announced that the two will meet in the co-main event at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 in Los Angeles’s Intuit Dome.

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Umar Nurmagomedov Reveals Injury Kept Him From January UFC Fight

Top bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov has revealed an arm injury kept him from being booked for a January 2025 fight. Nurmagomedov is expected to be Merab Dvalishvili's first title defense, especially with Sean O'Malley sidelined, but now fans might have to wait a little longer.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 27

Merab Dvalishvili accuses UFC of Nurmagomedov nepotism

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is adamant that Umar Nurmagomedov doesn’t deserve a title fight yet.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / November 27

Why Merab Dvalishvili needs to call out Umar Nurmagomedov

Georgian wrestler Merab Dvalishvili is the rightful UFC bantamweight champion. But he’s not acting like the top dog in his division.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / November 2

Merab Dvalishvili again says he’ll fight Umar Nurmagomedov

Dvalishvili has claimed multiple times that he’s willing to take on Nurmagomedov. But every claim the champion makes comes with an argument that Nurmagomedov isn’t ready for a title shot.

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