Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0) claims his expected UFC Tampa clash against Yadong Song (21-8) is off.
Nurmagomedov was reportedly close to finalizing a headlining clash against Song at UFC Tampa in December. However, the Dagestani recently said that the booking has fallen through as Song is injured.
“I am always ready, and right now I am waiting for an opponent, as Yadong declined to fight in December — I was told he is injured,” Nurmagomedov wrote on X. “Merab, before my fight with Sandhagen, you said that if I beat him, I would deserve recognition. Now you have changed your position — decide who you are. All the fans and analysts are noticing how you are avoiding the fight. Championship is recognition, but you haven’t received it, and you know that perfectly well.
I am always ready, and right now I am waiting for an opponent, as Yadong declined to fight in December — I was told he is injured. Umar you are an amazing fighter, but your quickest return to the Octagon in your UFC career was 112 days, with no other fights having less than a 5-month gap in between.“Thank you very much. This has always been related to the fact that the UFC couldn’t find an opponent. I have always wanted to fight at least every three months.”
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