Mar 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, UNITED STATES; Umar Nurmagomedov (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Brian Kelleher (not pictured) during UFC 272 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

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‘I Can Wrestle Too’: Umar Nurmagomedov Sends Warning To Merab Ahead Of UFC 311

Umar Nurmagomedov warns Merab Dvalishvili ahead of UFC 311, promising a fierce showdown as their rivalry intensifies!

The UFC bantamweight division is heating up, with an exciting clash on the horizon. Umar Nurmagomedov is set to take on the reigning champion, Merab Dvalishvili, for the undisputed bantamweight title in the co-main event of UFC 311.

Umar, carrying the famous family name and an undefeated record, isn’t just riding on his cousin Khabib Numragomedov’s reputation. He has been crushing opponents left and right, showcasing the same dominant grappling that made his family name feared in the octagon.

Now, he has his sights set on champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311, and he is not pulling any punches with his words.

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Umar Nurmagomedov’s Warning To Merab Dvalishvili

In an interview with Brett Okamoto from ESPN, Umar Nurmagomedov threw some playful shade at Merab Dvalishvili’s wrestling-heavy style. He believes that if push comes to shove, his Dagestani wrestling can outshine Dvalishvili’s grappling.

“I cannot imagine how he will beat me. I can wrestle too, don’t forget about that!”

Dvaloishvili, nicknamed ‘The Machine,’ is known for his relentless takedown attempts. And in this case, he might have met his match in the takedown department. Nurmagomedov thinks Merab Dvalishvili has been having it easy against strikers like Sean O’Malley and Petr Yan. But against someone who grew up wrestling bears in Dagestan? That’s a different story.

What makes this matchup so intriguing is how it breaks the usual pattern. Merab Dvalishvili typically dominates opponents by dragging them into deep waters with his wrestling. But Umar Nurmagomedov is different. He even warned Merab that showing his back could lead to a quick nap via choke.

Nurmagomedov is not just talking trash. He is backing it up with serious preparation, and given his track record, it’s hard to argue. The fight game is full of surprises, but one thing’s certain: when these two wrestling powerhouses collide at UFC 311, someone’s game plan is going to get turned upside down.

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