- George Chung
- Jan 19
- 3 min read
UFC 311 lit up the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The event, headlined by two electrifying championship fights, delivered unforgettable moments as fighters put their skills to the ultimate test in the octagon. From Makhachev's submission masterclass to Dvalishvili's grueling title defense, the card featured finishes, tactical battles, and unexpected turns. Here's a breakdown of every fight on the card. Here are the UFC 311 Results..
Main Event: UFC Lightweight Championship
Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano via Submission (D'Arce Choke) at 4:05 of Round 1
Islam Makhachev proved once again why he's one of the most dominant champions in UFC history. The lightweight king showcased his unparalleled grappling, swiftly transitioning to a D'Arce choke to finish Renato Moicano in the first round. Moicano entered the bout with confidence, but Makhachev's precision and control left no room for error.
Co-Main Event: UFC Bantamweight Championship
Merab Dvalishvili def. Umar Nurmagomedov via Unanimous Decision
In a clash of relentless grapplers, Merab Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight title with an impressive unanimous decision win over Umar Nurmagomedov. The bout featured intense scrambles and high output, with Dvalishvili's cardio and aggression proving too much for the challenger. Judges scored the bout decisively in favor of the reigning champion.
Main Card Results and Analysis
Jiří Procházka vs. Jamahal Hill
Jiří Procházka def. Jamahal Hill via KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) at 3:01 of Round 3
Procházka and Hill delivered a high-octane fight filled with striking exchanges and dramatic moments. The former light heavyweight champion overwhelmed Hill with a flurry of strikes in the third round, finishing him with ground-and-pound to solidify his resurgence in the division.
Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac
Jailton Almeida def. Serghei Spivac via KO/TKO (Punches From Back Mount) at 4:53 of Round 1
Almeida's explosiveness and grappling were on full display as he dismantled Spivac in under a round. The Brazilian phenom took Spivac's back and delivered a relentless barrage of punches to secure a first-round finish, sending a message to the heavyweight division.
Reinier de Ridder vs. Kevin Holland
Reinier de Ridder def. Kevin Holland via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:31 of Round 1
Making his UFC debut, de Ridder showcased his world-class submission skills by locking in a rear-naked choke on Kevin Holland. The Dutch fighter transitioned smoothly after taking Holland's back, securing a quick tap and cementing his place in the middleweight division.
Preliminary Card Results and Analysis
Raoni Barcelos vs. A.J. Talbott
Raoni Barcelos def. A.J. Talbott via Unanimous Decision
Barcelos' experience and striking versatility carried him to a decisive victory over Talbott. The Brazilian mixed in leg kicks and combinations to outpoint his opponent over three rounds.
Magomed Bekoev vs. Jonathan Reese
Magomed Bekoev def. Jonathan Reese via KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) at 3:04 of Round 1
Bekoev wasted no time asserting dominance, securing an early takedown and raining down punches to
earn a TKO victory in the opening round.
Anton Turkalj Guskov vs. Edson Elekana
Anton Turkalj Guskov def. Edson Elekana via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 3:33 of Round 2
Guskov displayed his grappling prowess, catching Elekana in a tight guillotine choke midway through the second round for the submission win.
Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira
Grant Dawson def. Diego Ferreira via Unanimous Decision
Dawson's wrestling and control earned him a solid decision win over the seasoned Ferreira. The fight showcased Dawson's ability to dictate the pace and neutralize Ferreira's attacks.
Victor Pérez vs. Charles Rosa
Victor Pérez def. Charles Rosa via Unanimous Decision
Pérez's striking volume and movement outclassed Rosa, as he kept the veteran on the back foot throughout the fight to secure a clear unanimous decision.
Gafurov vs. Nakamura
Shamil Gafurov def. Tatsuro Nakamura via Unanimous Decision
Gafurov's relentless takedowns and ground control overwhelmed Nakamura, allowing the Dagestani
fighter to cruise to a unanimous decision victory.
Ardit Sopaj vs. Ricky Turcios
Ardit Sopaj def. Ricky Turcios via Unanimous Decision
Sopaj's technical striking and defensive grappling proved too much for Turcios. Sopaj maintained control throughout the fight to earn a comfortable win.
Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Nick Carpenter
Tagir Ulanbekov def. Nick Carpenter via Unanimous Decision
Ulanbekov relied on his grappling expertise to stifle Carpenter, dominating positionally to secure a unanimous decision win in the night’s opening bout.
Key Takeaways from UFC 311
Makhachev's Dominance: Makhachev's quick submission reinforced his position as one of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC.
Dvalishvili's Endless Cardio: The reigning bantamweight champ displayed why he's the division's workhorse.
Jailton Almeida's Rise: Almeida's performance hinted at future title aspirations.
Exciting Debuts: Reinier de Ridder made an immediate impact, while Magomed Bekoev showcased his finishing power.
UFC 311 delivered an action-packed night of fights, leaving fans eager for the next chapter in the careers of its standout performers. With two championship bouts and jaw-dropping finishes, this event will be remembered as a highlight of the 2025 fight calendar.
