Dvalishvili will also need to be mindful inside of scrambles given his propensity to expose his back when returning to standing positions. As Nurmagomedov has already shown in the octagon, the Dagestani fighter is incredibly systematic and effective when it comes to breaking down his opponents from rear mount and riding positions.

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Dvalishvili will enter the Octagon as an underdog to fast-rising star Umar Nurmagomedov, who is looking to replicate the championship success of his cousin, former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Jiří Procházka cut his signature "war braid" to show support for Ashly McGarity, a UFC fan who went viral last month as she began cancer chemotherapy.

Jiri Prochazka shares the heartfelt reason behind his bald look ahead of his UFC 311 fight, explaining its deeper meaning.