Dana White reveals behind the scenes and tells how Merab Dvalishvili 'demanded' a fight against Umar Nurmagomedov

UFC President Says UFC 311 Co-Main Event Was Requested by Merab and Promptly Accepted by Umar

Merab Dvalishvili in an interview in the UFC 306 octagon. Photo: Reproduction/UFC/YouTube

Merab Dvalishvili in an interview in the octagon of UFC 306. Photo: Reproduction/UFC/YouTube

If the announcement of the belt dispute between Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan as the main fight of UFC 311 didn't catch many people by surprise, the same cannot be said of the event's co-main event, with the duel between Merab Dvalishvili e Umar Nurmagomedov for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg).

Responsible for the announcements on the night of last Wednesday (4), Dana White revealed, in a video published on UFC social networks, the behind the scenes of the negotiation. According to the president, the fight was confirmed urgently after Merab's request and Umar's prompt acceptance.

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“Merab came into my office late last night and told us that he is tired of Usmar disrespecting him and that he wants to make this fight as soon as possible. We called Umar (Nurmagomedov), he was sleeping in Dagestan, but he said yes, anywhere and anytime,” the president said.

Merab Dvalishvili seeks first title defense nearly four months after winning the bantamweight belt with a dominant victory over Sean O'Malley at UFC 306, in September. The Georgian has an impressive 11 consecutive wins and has not lost since April 2018.

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First challenger to the Georgian's title, Umar Nurmagomedov He is ranked second in the bantamweight rankings and is undefeated in his professional career, with 18 wins in 18 fights, the last six in the UFC octagon and the most recent over Cory Sandhagen, In August.

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