Khabib Nurmagomedov admits he was nervous after UFC 311 announcements: 'I hope I survive'

K. Nurmagomedov (photo) has been retired from MMA since October 2020. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @khabib_nurmagomev

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Despite having built one of the most solid careers in the history of the UFC's most populous division, Khabib Nurmagomedov 's mental state seems to be more affected after retirement. A coach and cornerman for several Dagestani athletes, the Russian reacted with anxiety after the announcement of the main fights for UFC 311 , the first pay-per-view of 2025.

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“Two title fights at the same time! I don’t think this has ever happened before, or hasn’t happened until now… What a night awaits me, I hope I survive,” said the ‘Eagle’ in a post on Instagram.

The event takes place in California on January 18th. In the main event, Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) in a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan . In the previous fight, Umar Nurmagomedov , Khabib's cousin, has the chance to become the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg) when he faces Merab Dvalishvili in the Georgian's first title defense.

First PPV of 2025 is a BANGER @MAKHACHEVMMA vs @ArmanUFC 2 @MerabDvalishvil vs @UNmgdv #UFC311 at the @IntuitDome | ️: https://t.co/dX45J0Cwpw pic.twitter.com/QE3Evz1uQr

— UFC (@ufc) December 5, 2024

The announcement was made on Wednesday night (4), in a video published on the Ultimate's social networks, by the organization's CEO himself, Dana White. This is not the first time that the former fighter's nervousness in working as a corner for his friends has been noticeable. In September of this year, his reactions during the fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexandr Shabliy, at Bellator, went viral on social media.

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