Sean O’Malley’s trainer is non-committal about Umar Nurmagomedov’s next bantamweight title fight

Tim Welch, Sean O’Malley’s head trainer, is non-committal about whether Umar Nurmagmedov will get the next bantamweight title fight.

O’Malley will defend his bantamweight title for the second time against Merab Dvalishvili on Saturday in the main event of UFC 306. It’s an exciting fight and if “Suga” wins, many expect Nurmagomedov to be next. Welch also had nothing but praise for the undefeated fighter.

“This guy is a serious problem. He’s so athletic, he’s really big for his weight class, he can create such a good change of pace. A strong wrestler. His team is obviously one of the best teams in the world. I definitely see Umar as a serious problem,” Tim Welch told Bodog.

Although Tim Welch has spoken highly of Umar Nurmagomedov, he does not believe the Dagestani will be Sean O’Malley’s next fight. Instead, Welch believes O’Malley will step up and challenge for the featherweight belt. If he does, Nurmagomedov may have to fight one more fight before he can challenge for the belt.