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Merab Dvalishvili does not want Umar Nurmagomedov, names his next opponent

Off the back of his shutout decision win over Sean O’Malley in last night’s Noche UFC main event, newly-minted undisputed best, Merab Dvalishvili has already shut down an immediate grudge fight with surging Russian contender, Umar Nurmagomedov.

Dvalishvili, who returned to action overnight in the main event of Noche UFC, managed to land the undisputed bantamweight champion in a one-sided showing against Montana striker, O’Malley over the course of five rounds in a shutout decision win at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Merab Dvalishvili wins title, hands Sean O'Malley dominant decision loss in grudge fight - Noche UFC Highlights
Merab Dvalishvili does not want Umar Nurmagomedov, names his next opponent 2

Out-wrestling and grappling the defending gold holder in a career-highlight performance, Georgia native, Dvalishvili managed to get one back for Team Serra-Longo in the process, with his win avenging a prior knockout loss for former champion and close friend, Aljamain Sterling in the process.