Nurmagomedov took the initiative This song
in a pivotal bantamweight clash in
Ultimate Fighting Championship August in Shanghai, China. The latter executed a superb overhand to knock Nurmagomedov out cold, marking the first loss of the Dagestani’s professional career.
Dvalishvili praises Yadong’s song and looks ahead to future fight after UFC Shanghai upset
Although Dvališvili (21-5) has always expressed his distaste for Nurmagomedov (20-2), he claims he was not happy to see his former foe go down in such a vicious way.
UFC Shanghai. However, the former champion was delighted with Song and is excited about the upcoming meeting with the 135-pound Chinese.
“Song Yadong’s performance was impressive,” Dvalishvili said in a recent interview. “I always know this guy is dangerous. When I see Umar lose like that, I wasn’t happy because I never wanted anyone to lose or get KOed like that. I wasn’t happy, but I was excited for Song Yadong because he’s the new contender now.”
Dvalishvili will try to reclaim the bantamweight title in a trilogy fight Peter Yan at
UFC 333 On October 24 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. “The Machine” wants to fight Song next once he gets past Yan.
“New blood, I’ve never fought him,” added Dvalishvili. “He excites me because he has striking power. God willing, I beat Petri; I think Song Yadong will be my next opponent because we have never fought.”
Dvališvili’s bitterness against Nurmagomedov began before his first title defense last year. He initially did not want to defend his title against Nurmagomedov, accusing the Dagestani of rushing into a title shot because he is a member of the UFC Hall of Fame.
Khabib Nurmagomedovhis cousin.
Dvalishvili eventually fought Umar and handed him his first professional loss while successfully defending his bantamweight title. The Georgian defended his title two more times before losing it to Yan (20-5) last December.
