The fast-rising UFC bantamweight star claims Umar Nurmagomedov has been avoiding him.
Nurmagomedov hasn’t precisely sealed the brand new rift within the UFC bantamweight championship. The previous 5 matches have all resulted in selections. Nurmagomedov hasn’t been completed since early 2023. Finishers and fighters with thrilling types have been extremely regarded by UFC leaders recently, and Nurmagomedov may have to seek out out what he is lacking earlier than he can get one other crack at 135-pound gold.
Vinicius Oliveira is not certain Nurmagomedov can entertain UFC followers. The bantamweight record-breaking star spoke to reporters in the course of the media day session for UFC Vegas 113. Oliveira criticized Nurmagomedov’s lack of exercise within the battle (h/t MMAJunkie).
“He is a boring fighter,” Oliveira stated. “He did every thing he at all times does. He performs properly on the bottom. He isn’t an important striker both, however I feel he is in my line. I feel we’ll battle sometime, however that recreation he performed did not impress me.”
Oliveira then claimed that the No. 2 ranked UFC bantamweight was avoiding him.
“I do not suppose the battle with Umar will occur as a result of he is afraid of me,” Oliveira stated. “He is working from me just like the satan runs from a curse. So perhaps sometime I will be combating Sean O’Malley.”
Oliveira is ready for an enormous check in opposition to Mario Bautista in the primary occasion of UFC Vegas 113 on Saturday. If Oliveira can pull off a slight upset, he may emerge as a brand new bantamweight title contender.
“Lok Canine” is on a six-game successful streak. They haven’t misplaced since “UAE Warriors 30” in July 2022. On his present win streak, Oliveira has defeated the likes of Kyler Phillips, Stated Nurmagomedov and Ricky Simon.
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