Umar Nurmagomedov received at UFC 324, however he wasn’t too thrilled together with his opponent’s technique.
Nurmagomedov and Deiveson Figueiredo shared the Octagon of their UFC Paramount+ debut. The necessary bantamweight combat ended with a unanimous determination victory for Nurmagomedov. It was one other win for Nurmagomedov, however followers weren’t satisfied he would take dwelling the subsequent gold medal within the bantamweight division.
Nurmagomedov instructed reporters through the UFC 324 post-fight press convention that his opponent was not concerned (through MMAFighting).
“I anticipated it to be a more durable match,” Nurmagomedov stated within the post-fight scrum. “It has been simpler than my sparring companions. Even Manel Cape and ‘Tiger’ Magomed Magomedov have given me a more durable time within the final month. I attempt to do my greatest, combat like a killer and attempt to transfer ahead, however it’s just a little tough to do issues when your opponent shouldn’t be concerned, like present a aggressive combat.”
It stays to be seen whether or not Nurmagomedov, who’s ranked No. 2, can beat Petr Yan for the 135-pound gold medal. He simply needs to maintain preventing.
“We do not know precisely what’s going to occur subsequent,” Nurmagomedov stated. “The one factor I do know is that I would like the combat. I do not care in regards to the title or revenge. I do not care who wins this combat, (Tune) or O’Malley. I actually do not care. I simply wish to carry out.”
Nurmagomedov is 2-0 since struggling the primary lack of his skilled MMA profession to Merab Dvalishvili. Nurmagomedov bounced again with unanimous determination wins over Mario Bautista and Figueiredo.
Many consider that Dvalishvili is more likely to get a direct rematch with Yang for bantamweight gold. Sean O’Malley, who defeated Son Yadong to earn his first win since shedding two to Dvalishvili, can’t be dominated out. Nurmagomedov expects to listen to his title referred to as in his subsequent bantamweight title combat, however he intends to proceed the combat if crucial.
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