Umar Nurmagomedov is in talks with the UFC for a fight against Cory Sandhagen in June, aiming for a title shot with a win. He wants a five-round fight. Umar also looks forward to a potential matchup against Merab Dvalishvili. Islam Makhachev declined a fight against Leon Edwards at UFC 300 and expressed interest in fighting Dustin Poirier in June. There is ongoing tension between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili, with both fighters calling each other out for future bouts.
Seeing a lot of people not liking Steve Erceg getting the title shot. I love the matchmaking here as already touched on. 🖕 to the judges. Don’t let it go there. Steve Erceg has highlight knockouts. Mokaev doesn’t & I love Mokaev. @muhammadmokaev will hold gold. https://t.co/79f7FcUv1u
Muhammad Mokaev is NOT happy with the flyweight title fight at #UFC301 https://t.co/wI2VA4H8rQ
#10 ranked Steve Erceg getting a title shot: https://t.co/Hs52FZpX44
Sean O’Malley calls for Merab Dvalishvili next, teases ‘2025 will be legendary;’ Dvalishvili responds https://t.co/l4cBJ7OodS
Islam Makhachev didn't mince words on the Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway #BMF title fight at #UFC300. The 155-pound champ called it "a useless fight for a useless belt." Too harsh, or spot on? (via @MikeBohn) Full story: https://t.co/o53svDyey7 https://t.co/qx1D2TaYdg
The war of words has already begun between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili https://t.co/Oum3NVFf3k
He wants Merab next and double champ status in 2025 https://t.co/UNuR13eon3
Sean O'Malley calls his shot https://t.co/e0Ahaq7MMS
Here's my interview with Merab Dvalishvili as he addressed approaching Sean O'Malley backstage after #UFC299 and his expectations for the title fight later this year. He also discusses Petr Yan's win at UFC 299 as well https://t.co/C7ukzZTWmH
Merab Dvalishvili explains backstage confrontation with Sean O’Malley: ‘I was so pissed’ he refused to mention my name https://t.co/pVLYDhET27
Islam Makhachev: Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway at #UFC300 is 'a useless fight for a useless belt' (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/LN2NWi2g4F
Islam Makhachev responds to Ilia Topuria’s callout: “I don’t know why [Ilia] talks about everyone now. He has a hard fight in his division with Movsar [Evloev]. Honestly I believe Movsar can beat him because he’s a bad match for him. He talks about 155, 170, boxing, he has to… https://t.co/mi7F1aQzS5
MMA Fans-“Islam never fights! He will sit out until October! Inactive champ!” Islam- “I want to fight Dustin Poitier in June as no one else will be available.” MMA Fans- “We don’t want that fight!” You can’t win https://t.co/x4e4f5p6Ia
"If Volkanovski, with preparation, gave him the fight he gave him, I think Ilia can bang up Makhachev." Ilia Topuria's coach, Jorge Climent, wants to see Topuria challenge Islam Makhachev for lightweight title. https://t.co/KViMSbm8A2
Coach Jorge Climent confident Ilia Topuria 'can bang up' UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev (via @dannyseguratv) https://t.co/QXIYNm9HBL
Islam Makhachev turned down his "dream fight" vs. Leon Edwards at UFC 300. "I’m very upset ... but this time I missed the chance." (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/UFHHfgDK0f
Arman Tsarukyan weighed in on his upcoming matchup against the former UFC lightweight champion 👀 #UFC300 https://t.co/CO5099Viwh
Full interview w/ DWCS contract winner Dylan Budka ahead of his debut at #UFCVegas90 premieres on YouTube at 3 p.m. PST��️🚨🔥 Click to watch: https://t.co/fek8UaVpXS We discuss: - Last 6 months waiting for fight 🕰️ - Original debut bout falling through in January 👎 - What… https://t.co/vgbnpfnQSX
VIDEO: UFC lightweight champ @MAKHACHEVMMA joins me for a rare interview to discuss his callout of Dustin Poirier, why he declined Leon Edwards at UFC 300, the lightweight title picture and MUCH more. Very much appreciate him taking this time. Enjoy. https://t.co/2vLD80O8Ow
Umar Nurmagomedov likes his chances against Cory Sandhagen Full story story by @DamonMartin: https://t.co/Fo7zF1rOlG https://t.co/WOSutqdzN2
Umar Nurmagomedov looks forward to a future matchup against Merab Dvalishvili: "It would make sense if he beats [Sean] O'Malley. Right now we fight contender fight with Cory [Sandhagen]." https://t.co/CQHbOGqoUh
Umar Nurmagomedov says his team has reached out to the UFC about the Cory Sandhagen fight with hopes it happens sometime in June. He wants five rounds because he expects a title shot with a win #UFC https://t.co/oXHPYsV29i
Umar Nurmagomedov in talks with UFC for Cory Sandhagen fight in June, expects title shot with win https://t.co/mxKg5d0h31
The One Man Who Can Dethrone Islam Makhachev: and Why It Isn’t Who You’d Think https://t.co/LfbihOulK7