In the principle occasion of this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi, a brand new prime bantamweight contender emerged.
Umar Nurmagomedov was in a position to leapfrog nearly all of the highest ten at 135-pounds by defeating Cory Sandhagen over five rounds.
Many have anticipated for a very long time that Nurmagomedov simply wanted the chance to indicate that he was an elite stage expertise and that lastly occurred him for on Saturday evening.
With Sean O’Malley set to defend the bantamweight title in the principle occasion of UFC 306 subsequent month towards Merab Dvalishvili, the shadow of a new contender looms overhead and makes for some exciting options.
Demetrious Johnson Says He’s Excited To See Umar Nurmagomedov Face Sean O’Malley & Merab Dvalishvili
In his evaluation of the principle occasion, former UFC and present ONE Championship flyweight king Demetrious Johnson mentioned that he’s excited to see how this division plays out in the coming months.
He was left very impressed by Nurmagomedov’s efficiency and believes that he must be the following in line to face the winner of the upcoming title combat.
“Mighty Mouse” spoke about how both possibility of O’Malley or Dvalishvili taking over Nurmagomedov in a title protection makes for a fascinating match-up.
Whichever method it finally ends up unfolding, Johnson is worked up to now have one other title within the combine on the prime finish of bantamweight.
“I like him [Nurmagomedov] taking him [O’Malley] to the bottom, I don’t suppose he’ll be capable to get Merab down, I’m undecided. However, I believe this match-up, whoever wins this one preventing Umar, I believe it’s the proper factor to do and I can’t wait to see all three of those guys get the chance to lock horns one another or one in every of them fights the opposite one.”
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