Merab Dvalishvili was positively taking note of Petr Yan’s efficiency.
After beforehand calling Deiveson Figueiredo a extra worthy contender than his subsequent anticipated opponent Umar Nurmagomedov, the reigning UFC bantamweight champion responded to a callout from Yan following a win over the Brazilian within the UFC Macau predominant occasion. Yan has now gained two fights in a row after dropping a lopsided choice to Dvalishvili again in March 2023, which truly served as his third loss in a row general.
With the win over Figueiredo on Saturday, Yan instantly referred to as for the rematch in opposition to Dvalishvili.
“I wish to say, Merab, what you say now once I beat No. 1 contender in my division?” Yan shouted to the gang in China. “I wish to do a rematch with Merab. Let’s go.”
It didn’t take lengthy for Dvalishvili to take discover and ship a message proper again to Yan with a suggestion of a rematch at UFC 313 in March.
“Nice battle, Petr,” Dvalishvili stated on Instagram. “I like your callout and I like your respect. Let’s go once more after two years. March 8. T-Cell [Arena]. Let’s f*cking go.”
Dvalishvili additionally posted in regards to the callout on Twitter.
That message is nearly actually going to face some resistance with the UFC persevering with to push Nurmagomedov as the following challenger for the 135-pound title after the undefeated Russian beat perennial contender Cory Sandhagen in his most up-to-date outing.
In his profession, Nurmagomedov sports activities an ideal 18-0 document together with six consecutive wins within the UFC.
All indicators pointed in direction of Nurmagomedov getting the title shot in early 2025 however Dvalishvili needed to attend till March for his first protection. That runs proper into Ramadan and Nurmagomedov has said very clearly that he doesn’t wish to compete throughout a month the place he fasts from daybreak to sundown on a regular basis.
In consequence, Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov have continued to take goal at one another over the dates for a possible battle with no decision in sight.
After suggesting a right away rematch in opposition to former champion Sean O’Malley prior to now, Dvalishvili seems able to renew his rivalry with Yan as an alternative with out a single point out about doubtlessly dealing with Nurmagomedov subsequent.
However Nurmagomedov positively seen.
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