Dagestani fighters have taken the UFC by storm in recent years. With their unique wrestling style and unbeatable record, fighters from Dagestan have become a force to be reckoned with. Leading the pack is none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired with an undefeated record of 29-0.

But it seems that the next generation of Dagestani fighters are ready to take on the mantle, with Khabib’s cousin Umar Nurmagomedov calling out Merab Dvalishvili. Umar Nurmagomedov is a bantamweight fighter in the UFC, with an impressive record of 16-0.

Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili is a Georgian fighter who is currently ranked #3 in the bantamweight division. He has a record of 16-4-0 and has recently defeated Petr Yan.

Umar Nurmagomedov calling out Merab Dvalishvili

Umar‘s callout of Dvalishvili was a bold move, with the fighter saying “White Papakha vs. Black Papakha. I hope they will accept this fight”. A papakha is a traditional hat worn by fighters from the Caucasus region, and the tweet was a clear reference to the fighters’ shared cultural heritage.

Fans of both fighters were quick to respond to the callout, and many were not very pleased with the build-up. Here are some of the fan reactions.

One fan said – “Sounds like a lose lose for merab, if he wins he beats the 11th ranked up and comer while gaining nothing, and if he loses he has zero hype left.”

One said – “That sounds like an absolute snooze fest”

Another one said – “The word “earned” is foreign to dagestani fighters”

A fan commented – “I think the Dagestan guys should just open their own wrestling league. That’s all they want to do they’re one dimensional fighters. BORING”

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Another one said – “CASUALS not realizing that Umar is the only guy in the division who has a chance of beating Merab 😂”

One said – “Hug fest no one wants to see that”

Another one said – “Don’t need my medications to put me to sleep”

One even said – “Great matchup but idk man Merab shouldn’t attempt 50 TD’s against him it wont go well , best bet is to land some sh*t”

Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili in UFC

Both fighters have impressive records in the UFC, with Umar remaining undefeated and Dvalishvili having won nine fights in a row. If the fight were to happen, it would undoubtedly be a closely contested battle. However, there is no word yet on whether the UFC is considering the matchup.

Regardless of whether the fight happens or not, the callout has once again put the spotlight on Dagestani fighters and their dominance in the UFC. With Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, the next generation of fighters from the region are looking to make their mark in the Octagon. Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili are certainly the two fighters to watch in the coming months.

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