I. Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight champion. Photo: reproduction/UFC
A day after Merab Dvalishvili was barred from entering the UFC Performance Institute, Islam Makhachev posted a photo from inside the facility. In the image, he is seen climbing the stairs leading to the octagon alongside Dvalishvili's next opponent: Umar Nurmagomedov . Furthermore, the location is indicated in the post.
Makhachev and Nurmagomedov inside UFC PI. Photo: Reproduction Instagram
The publication on Tuesday (24) can be considered a strong provocation. According to Merab, he was simply denied access to the organization's Performance Institute on Monday (23). In a video posted on his Instagram account, the Georgian complained about the situation.
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“I’m here in front of UFC IP and security won’t let me in because they said ‘ Umar Nurmagomedov is inside,’ and they’re protecting him. Don’t worry, guys. I’m not going to crush him before the fight.”
In the same video, at the door of the Institute, the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg) threatened the Russian, his opponent on January 18th.
“I’m going to crush this guy because of all the disrespect, all the lies he’s been telling. You better show up, Umar. Today you’re protected. Don’t worry, I won’t punch you before the fight. January 18th, nobody will protect you,” Dvalishvili exclaimed. (see video below)
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