Bantamweight has for a long time been considered by fans as one of the best weight classes in the sport, and that remains true to this day. The division is going through a somewhat unknown patch at present following the crowning of a new champion in August 2023. Behind the newly-crowned titleholder is a pack of hungry lions all hoping to claw their way to a title shot, with Umar Nurmagomedov being one of those contenders. The Russian has been crying out for a fight ever since he was forced to withdraw from his huge Cory Sandhagen clash some months ago. As we prepare for another rollercoaster year for the UFC in 2024, the undefeated Dagestani is still without a scheduled opponent. Taking to social media, Umar Nurmagomedov had a new name in mind and it’s a special one
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