Merab Dvalishvili confidently declared his intent to "smash" Umar Nurmagomedov in their upcoming title showdown.

Dvalishvili has claimed multiple times that he’s willing to take on Nurmagomedov. But every claim the champion makes comes ...

Merab Dvalishvili, Dana White and Umar Nurmagomedov (Image Credit: Getty Images) The UFC’s bantamweight division is in a state of chaos. Umar Nurmagomedov, aiming for a title shot, was initially ...

UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili has claimed that 18-0 contender Umar Nurmagomedov doesn’t deserve a chance to fight for the world title, despite him being the #2 ranked bantamweight in the world.

Heavy is the head that wears the crown (belt). Many fighters enter the foray when they win the championship. Merab Dvalishvili won the UFC gold at UFC 306 and immediately claimed Umar Nurmagomedov ...

Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is in Abu Dhabi for UFC 308 and has been more than happy to be involved in pressers with the fans and media to answer their questions. But as one can imagine ...

The fan wanted to know if new bantamweight titleholder Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC), who dominated O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) at UFC 306 in September in September is ducking Nurmagomedov ...

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili said Friday that he believes former champ Sean O'Malley should receive the next crack at the belt over Umar Nurmagomedov. "Umar don't deserve to fight ...

Merab Dvalishvili believes Umar Nurmagomedov is running scared. While many believe Nurmagomedov is deserving of a number one contender fight, rumors have swirled that his next bout will not be for a ...

Merab Dvalishvili is making it clear that he believes Sean O’Malley deserves a rematch with him before Umar Nurmagomedov gets a title shot. Dvalishvili won the bantamweight title with a ...

However, he was dominantly beaten by Sterling’s pal Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298. At this point, it is unclear if Cejudo will continue his career with him well out of the title picture now. Yadong ...

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili would prefer a full training camp to fight Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) claimed the 135-pound title when he defeated Sean O'Malley ...