UFC 311 breakdown: Islam Makhachev-Arman Tsarukyan, Merab Dvalishvili-Umar Nurmagomedov | Cageside

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down the main and co-main at UFC 311. Islam Makhachev is coming in as a huge betting favorite over Arman Tsarukyan, and the guys discuss why they feel this fight is way more competitive.
Will this fight shake out the same way as their first meeting, or will things be different? Merab Dvalishvili looks to defend his title again Umar Nurmagomedov. Will Dvalishvili be able to weaponize his cardio and pace against Nurmagomedov like he has against all his previous opponents? All this and more.
0:00 – Will UFC 311 take place in Los Angeles or Las Vegas?
6:58 – Should Islam Makhachev be such a massive favorite over Arman Tsarukyan?
11:24 – Breaking down the Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan rematch
25:28 – A quick note on Kimbo Slice and “Dark Side of the Cage”
32:02 – High anticipation for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
40:07 – Breaking down the Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov matchup
50:21 – Most anticipated matchup outside of the title fights?
59:35 – A quick review of a fantastic UFC Fight Night 249
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