What is this shit logic?
What's the alternative? We find out the card the week of?
I worked in a similar capacity in sports management. Most sherdoggers have no clue how things work when scheduling fights. I never had to deal with publicists/managers, which I imagine complicates things like crazy.
Merab is definitely not worrying about Umar thus weekend, he's literally in Abu Dhabi right now hanging out with Volk and Topuria.Has Merab responded? Surely it's some excuses he can't fight Umar
Looks like Umar and Song will fight later in January now.
Somewhere Merab is breathing a sigh of relief.
If that was the case why did he fight Yan? He doesnt see the Caucassus Muslims in the same light. They have suffered the same way the Georgians have.I can only imagine the gnashing and weeping if a Dagestani Champ did and said everything that Merab is while a #1 contender is waiting.
For the record, I think Merab is not afraid, he just has something against Umar, probably something rooted in Russian/Georgian relations. They will eventually fight, probably Fall 2025 or Summer 2026.
He seems to be acting like he’s owed a showcase fight, like Sean got with his first defense and like Topuria is getting with his. It’s a very common thing for the ufc to do when they like their champion. Having their champion immediately face the actual number 1 contender is rather unusual for the promotion unless they do actually harbor some sentiment of dislike and believe their 1 contender is more marketable.I can only imagine the gnashing and weeping if a Dagestani Champ did and said everything that Merab is while a #1 contender is waiting.
For the record, I think Merab is not afraid, he just has something against Umar, probably something rooted in Russian/Georgian relations. They will eventually fight, probably Fall 2025 or Summer 2026.