UFC 311 is just weeks away, and the fighters defending their titles at the event are likely feeling the pressure. Fans, however, are eagerly anticipating a card headlined by a member of Team Khabib Nurmagomedov. Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event, while Umar Nurmagomedov looks to claim the bantamweight belt from Merab Dvalishvili. Adding to the excitement, Khabib Nurmagomedov will be cornering both fighters, meaning “The Eagle” himself will face significant pressure on fight night.
January is shaping up to be a challenging month for Khabib Nurmagomedov, as his team members have significant fights lined up. Beyond UFC, “The Eagle” will also corner Usman Nurmagomedov for his lightweight title defense in Bellator. Speaking to MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn, 2024 PFL lightweight champion Gadzhi Rabadanov shared his thoughts on how difficult it will be for Khabib to manage everything.
“I think this is crazy month for Khabib you know. Because he will very nervous I think. It’s very hard month for Khabib,“ Rabadanov stated in the interview.
The PFL lightweight champion also expressed confidence in his teammates, stating that Makhachev will defeat Tsarukyan and Umar will overcome Dvalishvili. The event is undoubtedly set to deliver an exciting night for fans. Meanwhile, Khabib is also feeling pressure from UFC 311.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Faces Tension As Islam Makhachev And Umar’s UFC Title Fights Coincide
Khabib finds himself in a unique and challenging position as UFC 311 approaches. With Makhachev and Nurmagomedov both competing for titles, the stakes have never been higher for Team Khabib. This marks the first time two fighters from his camp will fight for championships at a single event, putting immense pressure on their leader.
Khabib has expressed both excitement and nervousness about the situation, saying, “Two title fights at once, I think it’s never happened before or hasn’t happened until now. What a night is waiting for me. I hope I’ll survive.”
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Khabib is already stressing about cornering both Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov at #UFC311 😅
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"What a night is waiting for me 🤦♂️🤯 I hope I'll survive."
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The event promises to be thrilling and nerve-wracking for both Khabib and the fans. Can Team Khabib once again showcase their dominance at UFC 311? Only time will tell, as fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the outcome.
