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.

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.

Umar Nurmagomedov will look to add another major title to his team at UFC 311. Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) in Saturday's co-main event (pay-per-view,

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is now one of the top coaches in the sport. Two of his fighters compete at the top of the UFC 311 fight card.

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov explains the responsibility of passing on his knowledge to his teammates as their coach and mentor.