Merab Dvalishvili responds to Umar Nurmagomedov's comments on recent altercation

Merab Dvalishvili addressed Umar Nurmagomedov's remarks regarding an altercation at RAF Georgia, asserting that he acted in defense of his upbringing. The incident followed their previous fight at UFC 311, where Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight title. Dvalishvili described the confrontation as a cultural response, emphasizing that his actions stemmed from how he was approached. He expressed willingness to resolve the matter amicably while warning against continued provocation. Dvalishvili also mentioned his anticipation for a trilogy fight against Petr Yan as he awaits official confirmation from the UFC.

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