Overview

• Urijah Faber, Song Yadong's trainer, clarified that the rumored fight against Umar Nurmagomedov has not been officially scheduled for December 14.
• Faber suggested that the bout might be more likely to occur in January at UFC 311 in Los Angeles.
• Nurmagomedov, ranked No. 2, faces a scheduling challenge due to Ramadan in February and March, complicating his path to a title shot against Merab Dvalishvili.
• Current champion Merab Dvalishvili has indicated he plans to take a six-month break before defending his title, potentially in March.
• Sean O'Malley, recovering from hip surgery, is eager for a rematch with Dvalishvili, adding another layer of complexity to the bantamweight division's dynamics.