Ray Longo, coach of UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili, asserts that Dvalishvili will outperform Umar Nurmagomedov in a potential rematch. Dvalishvili's initial reluctance to face the unbeaten Nurmagomedov changed, resulting in a victory at UFC 311. After defeating Sean O'Malley in January, discussions about a rematch with Nurmagomedov have resurfaced. Longo emphasizes Dvalishvili's maturation as a fighter, pointing out his seriousness in recent bouts compared to when he fought Nurmagomedov, and believes this attitude will lead to a decisive win in their next encounter.
[The rematch will go] the same way the first fight went. Maybe worse, just like O'Malley. The more comfortable Merab gets, the better he's gonna get.
There's no playing around - it would have been different. He's getting more serious with that part. You didn't see in the O'Malley fight no playing around at all.
I believe he will do that to Umar too. Even in the Umar fight he played around a little bit. No kissing, no looking away, he's all business.
Dana White entertained the idea of a rematch against Nurmagomedov at the UFC 316 press conference, raising anticipation for Dvalishvili's next fight.
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