Islam Makhachev thinks Umar Nurmagomedov ought to solely face one opponent after UFC 324.
Nurmagomedov is ready to tackle Deiveson Figueiredo in an intriguing bantamweight bout at UFC 324 on January twenty fourth. Though many imagine that the winner will earn an opportunity on the title, particularly whether it is Nurmagomedov. Nonetheless, Makhachev believes Nurmagomedov wants a rematch, and he thinks it ought to be towards Merab Dvalishvili.
“To be sincere, I am extra within the struggle with Merab,” Makhachev instructed Ushataika (X’s Crimson Nook MMA). “Umar misplaced within the first struggle, so there have been a whole lot of causes, however what can we are saying about that now? I feel Umar can do higher. I do know he has extra energy than Merab. Umar continues to be younger. There’s time to win the belt. It will likely be good to make up for the loss.”
Nurmagomedov confronted Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title final January, and Dvalishvili received by resolution in an upset to defend the belt.
Islam Makhachev needs to avenge his solely loss to Umar Nurmagomedov
It is easy to see why Islam Makhachev prefers to face Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili as a substitute of a title struggle subsequent.
Makhachev believes Nurmagomedov has an opportunity to realize extra expertise and erase the one lack of his profession, which he believes is vital.
Makhachev added, “Though I’ve one loss, I at all times suppose, “If I’ve an opportunity to get a shutout, I wish to have a rematch.” “And I do know that is not potential anymore. However Umar has a superb likelihood now and Merab is in a superb place. He is primary and nonetheless lively. So I feel this struggle is (finest) for Umar. Possibly he does not suppose so, however I feel it is best for him to struggle Merab.”
Nonetheless, if Nurmagomedov makes an announcement at UFC 324, he may doubtlessly earn his subsequent title shot forward of somebody just like the winner of Sean O’Malley vs. Son Yadong.
