Umar Nurmagomedov

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Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong: The Winner Books a Bantamweight Title Shot

Nurmagomedov (2-0 since his title loss) meets China's Song Yadong in Shanghai, with the winner first in line for Yan-Dvalishvili 3.

Aug 24, 2026

Merab Dvalishvili during his bantamweight title bout against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311

UFC

Merab Dvalishvili Fires Back at Umar Nurmagomedov Over Georgia Slap

The ex-champ (21-5) isn't apologizing for the viral confrontation — and he wants his Petr Yan trilogy signed before anything else.

Aug 12, 2026

Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov face off at a UFC press conference

UFC

Umar Nurmagomedov Rips Merab Dvalishvili Over RAF Event Brawl With Friend

Nine months after losing a five-round decision at UFC 311, the beef between Umar and the bantamweight champ has spilled out of the cage and into a crowd in Georgia.

Aug 11, 2026