Fans rally behind Umar Nurmagomedov as he shares his UFC 311 strategy, showcasing confidence and determination to secure victory.

Nurmagomedov had previously told GIVEMESPORT and other reporters at the UFC media day in Downtown Los Angeles that Makhachev was a funny guy to have in training camps. Makhachev then showed how funny he was when he spoke to the media in a separate huddle later, recalling an issue Nurmagomedov had when they were all in San Jose together.

Umar Nurmagomedov says Merab Dvalishvili has been trying to avoid fighting him, even prior to Saturday’s UFC 311 .

Merab Dvalishvili has given his opinion on Umar Nurmagomedov's injury claims ahead of their UFC bantamweight championship fight at UFC 311.

Undisputed UFC bantamweight champion has promised to put his confident rival in his place when they face off for the 135-pound title at UFC 311.

During the main event of UFC 306, Dvalishvili was in a dominant position over Sean O’Malley on route to winning his bantamweight title. And with seconds left in the round, he goaded his rival by kissing him multiple times on the back before referee Herb Dean warned him against the move.

Umar Nurmagomedov believes he will finish Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311, as he expects he will choke out the bantamweight champ.

Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili have very different demeanors heading into their bantamweight title fight at UFC 311. Dvalishvili, the champion, was a ball of rage at December's pre-fight press conference while the challenger stayed cool and composed.

Din Thomas doesn't see Umar Nurmagomedov being the one to dethrone UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) defends his bantamweight title against Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA,