Umar Nurmagomedov is itching to stay active, even if it means potentially missing a title fight opportunity against the newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili.
After defeating ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley at UFC 306, UFC announcer and media icon Joe Rogan attempted to get a firm answer from Dvalishvili on whether he would defend his title against Nurmagomedov. The Nurmagomedov clan was sitting ringside, and even the UFC cameras theatrically panned over to him as the question was asked.
However, the new champ wouldn’t allow himself to be directed. He sidestepped the question and instead just spoke on his journey to becoming a champion, highlighting that he is now living his dream.