Umar Nurmagomedov, a top MMA fighter, is back after an injury, but the champion avoids facing him.

Umar Nurmagomedov, the No. 2 ranked bantamweight MMA fighter, missed a January fight due to an arm fracture but is now healed and ready to fight. His injury explains his absence from previous matches. Despite his undefeated record, the UFC bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili, has shown reluctance to face Nurmagomedov, suggesting Nurmagomedov may not be his preferred opponent.