Main Card Results | UFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano
Main Card Results | UFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano
Main Card Highlights:
Reinier de Ridder opened the main card with a dominant first-round submission victory over Kevin Holland. De Ridder wasted no time taking Holland down, securing a rear-naked choke with a body triangle, forcing Holland to tap at 3:31 of the first round. This marked his second UFC win in just three months.
Jailton Almeida followed with an explosive finish against Serghei Spivac in their heavyweight clash. After a grappling-heavy first round, Almeida landed a powerful uppercut that hurt Spivac before taking him to the ground and finishing him with strikes just before the round ended. Almeida now sits at 8-1 in the UFC and is on the verge of a title shot.
Jiřà Procházka faced off against Jamahal Hill in an action-packed battle between former light heavyweight champions. Procházka started strong, but Hill came back in the second round. However, in the third, Procházka dropped Hill with a devastating strike and finished him with ground and pound, earning the TKO victory at 3:01 of Round 3.
In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his title against undefeated challenger Umar Nurmagomedov. The fight showcased a relentless pace, with Dvalishvili’s superior conditioning and non-stop pressure wearing Nurmagomedov down over five rounds. Dvalishvili took the unanimous decision victory (48-47, 48-47, 49-46), handing Nurmagomedov his first career loss.
In the main event, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev cemented his legacy as one of the best with a quick first-round submission victory over late-replacement challenger Renato Moicano. Makhachev, who already holds the record for the most successful lightweight title defenses, secured the win with a D’Arce choke at 4:05 of the first round. With this win, Makhachev now moves one victory away from tying Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive wins in UFC history.
Preliminary Results:
Reinier de Ridder defeated Kevin Holland by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:31 of Round 1
Jailton Almeida defeated Serghei Spivac by TKO (strikes) at 4:53 of Round 1
Jiřà Procházka defeated Jamahal Hill by TKO (strikes) at 3:01 of Round 3
Merab Dvalishvili defeated Umar Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Islam Makhachev defeated Renato Moicano by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:05 of Round 1
Preliminary Card Highlights:
Raoni Barcelos defeated Payton Talbott by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Azamat Bekoev defeated Zachary Reese by KO (strikes) at 3:04 of Round 1
Bogdan Guskov defeated Billy Elekana by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:33 of Round 2
Grant Dawson defeated Diego Ferreira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ailin Perez defeated Karol Rosa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Muin Gafurov defeated Rinya Nakamura by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Benardo Sopaj defeated Ricky Turcios by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Tagir Ulanbekov defeated Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Conclusion: UFC 311 was a night full of action-packed fights, highlighted by remarkable performances from champions like Makhachev and Dvalishvili. From stunning submissions to dramatic finishes, this event lived up to the hype and set the stage for even bigger things to come in the UFC.
Stay tuned for more exciting moments as the UFC continues to deliver thrilling fights and fierce competition in 2025.
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