UFC 311 FULL CARD BREAKDOWN | Spoiler Alert | I BET YOU MISSED THIS!

UFC 311 took place on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, delivering a night of high-stakes matchups and memorable performances. In the main event, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev faced Renato Moicano, who stepped in on short notice due to Arman Tsarukyan's injury. Makhachev showcased his grappling prowess by securing a first-round submission via D'Arce choke at 4:05, marking his fifth successful title defense and solidifying his dominance in the lightweight division.

The co-main event featured bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defending his title against the previously undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. In a grueling five-round battle, Dvalishvili emerged victorious by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46), handing Nurmagomedov his first professional loss. During the fight, Dvalishvili broke Georges St-Pierre's longstanding record for the most takedowns in UFC history, achieving his 91st takedown and surpassing St-Pierre's 90.

Other notable bouts included Jiří Procházka's third-round TKO victory over Jamahal Hill, reinforcing his status in the light heavyweight division. Reinier de Ridder secured a first-round submission win against Kevin Holland, marking his second consecutive UFC victory. The event also announced that UFC Hall of Famers Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen would serve as coaches for the 33rd season of "The Ultimate Fighter," adding excitement for fans anticipating the show's return.

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