Media Islam speaks on Umar's loss to Merab Dvalishvili

[HNIC215]

"Umar doesn't need to change a lot, just needs to deserve another chance and get a full camp."

I agree with his assessment.

Despite facing a one-armed fighter, Merab received excessive praise for a somewhat - to me at least - lackluster performance. He primarily coasted to a decision, spending more energy on showmanship for the crowd than on securing a decisive victory or submission.

That statement is not "hating" or taking anything away from Merab. I do think he won that fight and don't think Umar got robbed or anything. I just believe 100% Umar can defeat Merab.

Hopefully, we get to see these two compete again in the future.

 

[JustOnce]

As if Merab had longer to prepare...

And here we go, thus full-camp Umar is born...witness sherdog history.

 

[Elegant]

 

[Conan the K-9]

When dagis taste their own medicine…

What if Merab is not entertained by rematches? What if he wants new names?

 

[mangokush]

Merab exposed Umar

Umar's soy hand broke against Chad Merab when he tried to punch him with his limp wrists

Merab had staph and stitches on his leg and only had less than 6 weeks to train for this fight

That was Umar's best chance to beat Merab and he blew it

Healthy Full Camp Merab 50-44 Umar easily in a rematch

 

[moosaev]

When dagis taste their own medicine…

What if Merab is not entertained by rematches? What if he wants new names?

Merab isn’t Islam, he’ll do what he’s told.

 

[Conan the K-9]

Merab isn’t Islam, he’ll do what he’s told.

You are right he doesn’t have the corruption money behind him, but he is gaining fans and supporters all around the world.

 

[humdizzle]

thats fighting.

coulda woulda shoulda

 

[Thepaintbucket]

Nah. Him sitting on the outside and letting Merab control the pace was a huge mistake. Umar needed to kill Merabs rhythm going forward. Throwing the same combo and dipping your head while simultaneously trying to prevent a takedown is too predictable

 

[moosaev]

You are right he doesn’t have the corruption money behind him, but he is gaining fans and supporters all around the world.

Yeah, all those decisions are making him a fan favorite lol. Sure bud.

 

[Doctor Grudge]

If Merab wins again then theyll make some other excuse up lol.

 

[Conan the K-9]

Yeah, all those decisions are making him a fan favorite lol. Sure bud.

You can try to trash him as much as you want, but that will just gain him fans.
Even Henry loves him.

 

[Kevster]

Bet Umars dog died the day of the fight.

Not wanting to miss his shot is such a crock of shit, the guy was getting the fast track treatment, worst case scenario he woulda been next after his Ramada holiday.

 

[JBGuy420]

What a surprise. More excuses: "but he didn't have a full camp.."

 

[SamuraiBro]

Come on dagestanis, don’t make me root for Merab now.

 

[ejazahmednit]

The important thing from this is that Umar needs to deserve a title shot again
Win 2 and get back the TS
He definitely can beat Merab, and he definitely work on tactical changes as well as skill upgrade while he regains no.1 contender status

 

[Thesnake101]

Didn't Merab post gore from the injuries he sustained while in camp? At best neither guy was at 100%, with Merab having a much more grave injury when it comes to his style (fucked up leg for a wrestler?), and he showed that he was superior to Umar in some aspects, and equal to him in others.

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

That is a great post very funny, and i am on Umar camp too.

 

[SalvadorAllende]

IDK why it is so hard to say that Merab is fucking awesome.

Is not like Umar loss 50-43 against a dude that barely got the title.. Merab is the best BW of all time and has been dominating the competition. For Umar to steal 2 rounds is a lot.

 

[Jackonfire]

Umar doesn't deserve anything. He didn't even deserve this shot. He needs to earn a rematch. He needs to put in the work and actually win some top 10 fights.