
Islam makhachev e Umar Nurmagomedov are highlights of the UFC 311 (Photo: Instagram)
Highlights of the UFC 311, this Saturday (18), Islam makhachev e Umar Nurmagomedov They enter into action not only seeking to defend the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) and win the bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg), respectively, but also to write an important chapter in the history of the 'Dagestan Clan', which is undefeated in belt disputes in the main organizations of world MMA.
Under the tutelage and guidance of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov since childhood, the 'Clan' had as its first major highlight the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) Khabib Nurmagomedov, son of the master, hired by the UFC in 2013.
In the Ultimate, it is possible to say that Khabib had more challenges outside the octagon, with injuries that delayed his rise, than inside, where he proved dominant to win the belt in 2018 and defend it on three occasions before announcing his early retirement in 2020, months after the also early death of his father Abdulmanap.
Taking his father's place as the main mentor of the 'Clan', Khabib began training and guiding his family and friends, seeking Dagestani dominance in MMA. Among them was Islam makhachev, which ended Charles of the Bronx in 2022 to conquer the lightweight throne, once belonging to his master and friend.
After defenses against Alexander Volkanovsky (twice) and Dustin poirier, Islam seeks, against Arman Tsarukyan, at UFC 311, becoming the athlete with the most belt defenses in the history of the lightweight division.
Welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg), Belal Muhammad | had his origins far away from the mountains of Dagestan, was never trained by Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, but joined Khabib Nurmagomedov and company before dethroning Leon edwards and become the welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg). Even though he is an 'adopted' fighter, Belal's achievement is yet another in favor of Team Khabib in the UFC.
Undefeated in professional MMA with 18 wins in 18 fights, six of which were in the octagon, Umar Nurmagomedov search, also in UFC 311, against the champion Merab Dvalishvili, becoming the fourth member of the 'Clan' to win a belt from the biggest MMA organization in the world.
'Clan' dominance extends beyond UFC borders
Anyone who thinks that the Dagestan Clan's success is limited to the UFC is mistaken. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov's disciples are also successful in other major MMA organizations in the world.
The main example is Usman Nurmagomedov, who became Bellator champion in 2022 and, at 26 years old, has two wins and one no-contest fight in three title defenses in the organization that had its end decreed in recent days.
In 2024, another member of the Clan became champion of a new organization. In the PFL, Gadzhi Rabadanov also became champion in the lightweight division by knocking out Brent Primus in the final of the category's tournament.
Adding up the achievements and belt defenses of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam makhachev, Belal Muhammad |, Usman Nurmagomedov and Gadzhi Rabadanov, there are 14 title fights, with 13 victories and one fight without a result for the 'Dagestan Clan'.
UFC 311 technical sheet
Order date: 18 January 2025
Open Hours: From 20pm (Brasília time)
Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD
Lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg): Islam makhachev x Arman Tsarukyan
Bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg): Merab Dvalishvili x Umar Nurmagomedov
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Jiri Prochazka x Jamahal hill
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Beneil Dariush x Renato Moicano
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kevin holland x Ridder's Reinier
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Payton Talbott x Raoni barcelos
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Jailton Almeida x Serghei Spivac
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Bogdan Guskov x Billy Elekana
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant dawson x Carlos Diego ferreira
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Zachary Reese x Azamat Bekoev
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Karol Rosa x Ailin Perez
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Rinya Nakamura x Muin Gafurov
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ricky Turcios x Benardo Sopaj
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tagir Ulanbekov x Clayton Carpenter
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