UFC 311 and 313 Feature Title Fights

The UFC is gearing up for two major events, UFC 311 and UFC 313. UFC 311 on January 18 in Inglewood, California, highlights Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan and Umar Nurmagomedov's bantamweight title challenge. Both fighters are preparing intensely, with Makhachev training at high altitudes in Kislovodsk, Russia, under the guidance of Khabib Nurmagomedov to enhance his conditioning, while Tsarukyan focuses on overcoming past mistakes against Makhachev with similar high-altitude training. This event marks the first time two of Khabib's proteges will compete on the same card for titles, showcasing the depth of talent within 'Team Khabib'. UFC 313, set for March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, features a strong Brazilian lineup with nine fighters from the country, including Vitor Petrino moving up to heavyweight to face Jhonata Diniz, and Djorden Santos vs. Ozzy Diaz at middleweight.