In the UFC, it’s pretty common to hear fighters or their coaches make excuses or point fingers after a loss. This time, months after Umar Nurmagomedov’s first career defeat, his coach Javier Mendez ...

Umar Nurmagomedov has put rival Merab Dvalishvili on blast for the latter slapping an ally of the former during the lead up to RAF Georgia.

Merab Dvalishvili had an altercation with a friend of Umar Nurmagomedov ...

Merab Dvalishvili calls Umar Nurmagomedov a “small” person ...

Umar Nurmagomedov is not expecting the bantamweight title to end up in Russia after UFC 323. Closing out 2026 and the UFC’s pay-per-view era this December will be a historic outing for Merab ...

Merab Dvalishvili has moved past most rivalries, such as former Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley. But when it comes to Umar Nurmagomedov, things are a lot more personal. And the rivalry is far from ...

The bantamweight champion didn’t just want to beat his first challenger, he wanted to make him humble. Whilst the co-main event of UFC 311 was a closely contested battle over five rounds, Merab ...

Merab Dvalishvili shuts down talk of facing Umar Nurmagomedov and insists his only focus remains a trilogy bout with Petr Yan. Merab Dvalishvili became the first man to defeat Umar Nurmagomedov. Both ...

Fresh off a remarkable run as bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili has never shied away from speaking his mind on contenders and the ever-shifting landscape of the UFC’s 135-pound division. In a ...

Merab Dvalishvili said he will not take part in a friendly wrestling match with Umar Nurmagomedov, citing personal tensions and clarifying the limits of their rivalry. In remarks to Adam Zubayraev, ...

Merab Dvalishvili’s coach, Ray Longo, believes the champ will fare even better in a potential rematch against Umar Nurmagomedov. The then-unbeaten Nurmagomedov was considered the toughest challenge ...

Umar Nurmagomedov suffered his first career defeat against Merab Dvalishvili. | Getty/UFC Merab Dvalishvili’s coach, John Wood, believes Umar Nurmagomedov won’t fare well in a rematch against his ...