UFC 299″ Sean O’Malley vs Marlon Vera was a fight to remember. Fans praised Vera’s resilience against the champ O’Malley. However, not everyone was impressed.
One such critic was UFC Bantamweight fighter Umar Nurmagomedov. hailing from the most prominent MMA family of the world, Usman is planning to take a fight to Sean in the future.
What did Umar said about Vera vs Sean O’Malley?
After the fight, Umar posted on X (formerly Twitter). He said, “Marlon Vera is a lion when he’s dominating, and chicken when he’s dominated. Weak. Be strong in any situation”
Marlon Vera is a lion when he’s dominating, and chicken when he’s dominated. Weak.
Be strong in any situation!— Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) March 10, 2024
Umar in the UFC – What’s next for him?
After the UFC 299, Umar congratulated Peter Yan and posted a tweet hinting that he might be Umar’s next fight.
My congratulations Peter, a good working victory.
August 3 Me against Peter or me against Cory— Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) March 10, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov, a name that resonates with excellence and promise, has been making waves in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the past years. As a member of the illustrious Nurmagomedov family, Umar carries the weight of expectations while carving his own path in the octagon.
He made his professional MMA debut in Moscow as part of Fight Nights Global 57 and seized his 1st win in the second-round victory via guillotine choke. After dominating the regional circuit, he signed for the UFC in 2020. Despite being signed to the UFC in 2020, Umar’s octagon debut was delayed due to personal tragedy—the passing of his uncle, the legendary Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Finally, in 2021, Umar stepped into the UFC cage, ready to uphold the family legacy. Umar Nurmagomedov boasts an impressive record of 17-0-0.