Usman’s advice for Dvalishvili
“Merab is not afraid, but I know he’s worried about a guy like Umar, and sometimes those are the guys that really put you on that next level,” Usman said on his “Pound 4 Pound” podcast with Henry Cejudo. “Merab might come out there and look like freaking the best we’ve ever seen.
“So I needed that dance partner. Colby Covington gave me that, and so that’s what Merab – at this point, I think if I had any advice for Merab, it’s to embrace that. It’s to embrace that. You’re right. When they did ask him that question, he kind of danced around it.”
Quotes via MMA Junkie
One way or the other, it feels like this collision is inevitable at this point.
Do you believe we are going to see Merab Dvalishvili defend his strap against Umar Nurmagomedov in his next outing? If it does happen, what is the most likely outcome and why? Let us know your thoughts, BJPENN Nation!
