Sean O’Malley gives Umar Nurmagomedov credit for a job well done against Cory Sandhagen and admits that may be his next opponent if for no other reason than it would drive Conor McGregor crazy.

Merab Dvalishvili is calling foul on his altercation with a "fan" at UFC 310 with the bantamweight champion claiming it was essentially a setup by a friend of upcoming opponent Umar Nurmagomedov.

Umar Nurmagomedov shares a bold prediction about his 2025 schedule, ... “Ray Longo will fly out from New York, and Aljamain Sterling – my best friend and training partner ...

Merab Dvalishvili feels disrespected by 'protected' Umar Nurmagomedov ahead of UFC 311: ... "The guy was Umar's friend and they sent him to me, the f---ing provocative guy.

Umar Nurmagomedov pointed out Dvalishvili’s silence when his friend, Ilia Topuria, received a fast-tracked title shot. Topuria had only beaten one top-five opponent before his championship bout.

Merab Dvalishvili criticizes Umar Nurmagomedov’s inactivity. Discover his thoughts, recent interview highlights, and ESPY Fighter of the Year win.

Aljamain Sterling thinks Umar Nurmagomedov is just riding his cousin Khabib's coattails to an undeserved UFC bantamweight title shot. ... but to have one of my really good friends do that, ...

"When Merab’s friend, Topuria fought for the title, after 6 consecutive wins, and beating only one Top 5-ranked opponent Josh ... — Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) September 16, 2024.

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, left, and bantamweight title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov are in the two featured fights at UFC 311 on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Intuit Dome. (Photos by The ...