Deiveson Figueiredo in victory in UFC 300 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Next challenger for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg.), Merab Dvalishvili shows that he is willing to value the journey of possible opponents if he becomes champion on September 14. When commenting on the race for the belt, the Georgian defended that Deiveson Figueiredo deserves opportunity more than Umar Nurmagomedov.
“He beat a former champion in that weight class and a title challenger. And he beat Rob font. And Figueiredo is a former champion, has a big name and deserves it. Umar, he only won Cory Sandhagen "He's the only guy he's beaten in the top 15. And why does he deserve to fight for the belt? I'm not saying that even if I were champion, he would have to fight Sean O'Malley. He doesn't need to, I don't think he deserves to fight for the belt, that's my opinion," Merab said during an interview with MMA Junkie.
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All speech is due to the turbulent scenario experienced today in the elite of the category reigned by Sean O'Malley. Fifth in the ranking, Deiveson has won three straight matches, the last one over Marlon Vera, former title challenger.
U. Nurmagomedov and Deiveson Figueiredo belong to the top 5 of the roosters. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER LUTAS
On the other hand, Umar defeated Cory Sandhagen in his last appearance and catapulted from the top 10 to second place in the bantamweight division. To date, this was the Russian's only victory against a ranked rival. In addition to this great run, the athlete has positive approval from Dana White to face the winner of the fight between Merab and O'Malley scheduled for September 14.
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