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Belal Muhammad Hails Merab for Reviving Bantamweights, Calls Umar ‘Toughest Test’

Ex-welterweight champion Muhammad praised Dvalishvili for “making the little guys exciting again,” citing his relentless pace and dominant UFC 320 win over Cory Sandhagen. He said Umar is Merab’s “closest competition” due to their even wrestling, but expects Umar to fight once more before a title shot. Muhammad added, "Their mutual dislike is funny; they’re two of the nicest guys."