Mario Bautista believes {that a} victory over Umar Nurmagomedov will convey him to the promised land.
Bautista and Nurmagomedov share the octagon in a essential bantamweight collision at UFC 321 on October twenty fifth. Earlier that month, Merab Dvalishvili will tackle the UFC Bantamweight Championship towards Cory Sandhagen. Bautista vs. Nurmagomedov is a good likelihood for both individual to win a rift with £135 gold.
Bautista, who appeared on MMA Junkie Radio, stated he was assured {that a} victory over Nurmagomedov would give him the winner of Dvalishvili vs. Sandhagen.
“I believe we’ve got to do this. If we see that, it should be 9 consecutive wins,” Bautista stated. “After getting this victory, my final three performances are Aldo, Patch and Umar. I do not know what a nine-fight victory streak is. I do not know what else I can do. I believe that is what Merab had. I believe Merab had 9 consecutive wins.
Bautista has taken a step nearer to UFC Gold by defeating issues like Jose Aldo and Patchy Combine. Nurmagomedov was undefeated earlier than he was brief within the bantamweight title battle towards “The Machine” in January. Nurmagomedov’s grappling was a key a part of his success, however he was embraced by Dvalishvili within the title battle.
Bautista believes that by the point the night time of battle continues, the opponent will probably be ready to sort out.
“I fought some good grapplers, Ricky Simon, and possibly a number of different issues right here and there.
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