Belal Muhammad has offered his prediction for Merab Dvalishvili`s next opponent, suggesting it will be Umar Nurmagomedov rather than Petr Yan.
Muhammad articulated his firm belief that Umar Nurmagomedov is the probable choice for Dvalishvili`s upcoming fight. He highlighted that while Merab has been openly challenging Petr Yan, Umar, despite having fought recently in October and not competing in December, remains a strong contender. Muhammad emphasized the highly competitive nature of their previous encounter, which he described as extremely close, implying it merits a rematch. He also pointed out the entertaining rivalry between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov, noting their genuine camaraderie beneath the surface of their contention, a dynamic he credits for significantly enhancing the intrigue within the bantamweight division.