Islam Makhachev reacts to Umar Nurmagomedov’s UFC 311 loss against Merab Dvalishvili [Video]

Islam Makhachev has shared his reaction to Umar Nurmagomedov’s first career defeat.

Makhachev and Nurmagomedov were both in title fights on the UFC 311 card this past Saturday night. Makhachev successfully defended his UFC Lightweight Championship against Renato Moicano in the main event. Just prior to his walkout, Makhachev witnessed Nurmagomedov drop a unanimous decision to bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili in the co-headliner.

It was a bittersweet night for Makhachev, but he’s confident that things will look up for Nurmagomedov.

Islam Makhachev Reflects on Umar Nurmagomedov’s Loss at UFC 311

During the UFC 311 post-fight press conference, Mike Bohn asked Islam Makhachev what his emotions were like seeing Umar Nurmagomedov lose just before he was ready to fight in the main event of UFC 311.

“Honestly, it was hard,” Makhachev said. “I tried to warm up, but I still watch him …

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