Umar Nurmagomedov Names Potential Opponents for Next Fight

Umar Nurmagomedov relied on his grappling at UFC 321. | Getty/UFCUmar Nurmagomedov doesn’t mind getting some experience if he doesn’t receive the next title shot.

Nurmagomedov suffered his lone professional loss in a failed title bid against Merab Dvalishvili earlier this year. Nurmagomedov rebounded from the loss with an emphatic unanimous decision win over surging contender Mario Bautista at UFC 321 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

Meanwhile, Dvalishvili is set to defend his title for the fourth time this year against Petr Yan at UFC 323 on Dec. 7 in Las Vegas. Considering Dvalishvili’s activity, “The Machine” could look for another quick turnaround before Ramadan, which begins in February 2026.…