Merab Dvalishvili Says Deiveson Figueiredo, Not Umar Nurmagomedov Excites Him
If it depended on Merab Dvalishvili, he ‘d rather battle Deiveson Figueiredo next than Umar Nurmagomedov. He discussed why when speaking with media members throughout the UFC 306 post-fight presser (through Bloody Elbow).
“Whoever they desire, I will battle next, however I wish to speak with Dana, I wish to become his pal … I wish to combat the top of the top, you understand. I believe Figueredo would be my 5th champ, he is more unsafe, knockout power, great Jiu-Jitsu makes individuals [go to] sleep.
“That’s why this battle delights me, offers me inspiration, makes me strive … Umar is alright however I’m informing you guys, from the leading 15 he’s just won one battle.”
The UFC matchmakers will require to decide in the coming weeks and months on who Dvalishvili will make his very first title defense versus. The 135-pound kingpin stated he ‘d schedule Nurmagomedov versus Petr Yan to see if he can beat more than one top-ranked bantamweight before getting a title shot.
Eventually, the UFC lobbyists will choose what’s next for Dvalishvili, who makes certain to return home to Georgia and be welcomed by huge excitement.