UFC 311 Results: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili Retain Titles

LockerRoom Team

21 Jan 2025

UFC 311 kicked off 2025 in spectacular fashion Sunday, with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili delivering dominant performances at the Intuit Dome.

In the main event, Makhachev made quick work of late-notice challenger Renato Moicano, securing a first-round submission via D’Arce choke at 4:05. The champion showcased his trademark chain wrestling and clinical precision to retain his title. “No matter who can make 155 pounds, just step to the cage,” Makhachev said post-fight.

Dvalishvili faced his toughest challenge yet, edging out Umar Nurmagomedov in a thrilling five-round battle. The champion broke the UFC record for most career takedowns en route to a unanimous decision victory (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) and expressed pride in his perseverance.

The main card also saw Jiří Procházka defeat Jamahal Hill via third-round TKO, Jailton Almeida secure a first-round TKO against Serghei Spivac, and Reinier de Ridder submit Kevin Holland with a rear-naked choke.

UFC 311 Results

Main Event:

• Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 1, 4:05

Co-Main Event:

• Merab Dvalishvili def. Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)

Main Card:

• Jiří Procházka def. Jamahal Hill via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 3:01
• Jailton Almeida def. Serghei Spivac via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:53
• Reinier de Ridder def. Kevin Holland via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:31

Prelims Highlights:

• Raoni Barcelos def. Payton Talbott via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
• Azamat Bekoev def. Zachary Reese via KO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:04
• Bogdan Guskov def. Billy Elekana via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:33

Awards:

• Fight of the Night: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
• Performance of the Night: Jiří Procházka, Jailton Almeida

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