UFC Legend Khabib Nurmagomedov Has Strong Reaction to Latest Round of UFC Title Fight Announcements

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Meyer | Last updated Dec 6, 2024 2:50 AM ET

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White announced several key fights for UFC 311 recently including a co-main event that will feature UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin Umar going up against Merab Devalishvili.

The main event of the evening will include Islam Makachev, a friend and training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov's, vs. Arman Tsarukyan.

On Thursday, the UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed his innermost thoughts on cornering both fighters with ties to him and his family in comments that are making the rounds in the MMA world.

"Two title fights at once! I think it's never happened before, or hasn't happened until now," Nurmagomedov said about cornering the two big fights.

"What a night is waiting for me, I hope I'll survive," he added.

"Makachev has defeated every opponent he has faced for almost a decade and is on a 14-fight win streak, his last four wins have all come in title bouts over former world champions, with seven of his last eight coming by finish," UFC President Dana White added.

"This is a rematch from 2019 and since that time, both of these guys have a combined record of 18-1."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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