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UFC 311 Results: Raoni Barcelos defeats Payton Talbott (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 311 results, including the featured prelim between Payton Talbott and Raoni Barcelos. Talbott (9-1 MMA) has gone a perfect 3-0 with three stoppage wins since joining the UFC ranks in November of 2023. The 26-year-old most recently competed at June’s UFC 303 event, where he scored a first-round knockout victory over Yanis Ghemmouri (see that here).
UFC 311: 'Makhachev vs. Moicano' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2025
The Octagon returns to Inglewood for tonight’s UFC 311 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano. Makhachev (26-1 MMA) was originally slated to square off with Arman Tsarukyan in tonight’s main event. However, the Armenian was forced to withdraw from the contest on Friday morning due to injury.
Beneil Dariush reveals what Dana White did to make up for UFC 311 fight falling through
Harry Kettle - January 18, 2025
UFC star Beneil Dariush has revealed that the promotion made up for the fact that he won’t be fighting at UFC 311. In his last two fights, Beneil Dariush has suffered big setbacks in finish losses to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan. However, a showdown with Renato Moicano at UFC 311 was set to provide him with a chance to get back on the winning trail.
Renato Moicano knew UFC 311 title fight was a possibility before it even happened
Harry Kettle - January 18, 2025
UFC star Renato Moicano knew that his getting a shot at the title at UFC 311 was a possibility before it even happened. Tonight, Renato Moicano has the opportunity of a lifetime in front of him. In a dramatic turn of events, he will square off against Islam Makhachev with the UFC lightweight championship being on the line. Of course, this wasn’t the fight he was expecting, but it’s certainly not one he’s going to turn down.
Jiri Prochazka brings Ashly McGarity on stage at UFC 311 weigh-ins
Harry Kettle - January 18, 2025
UFC star Jiri Prochazka brought his fan Ashly McGarity on stage with him in a heartwarming moment at the UFC 311 weigh-ins. Jiri Prochazka is a massive fan favorite within the context of mixed martial arts. That, in truth, is probably a bit of an understatement. He has put on some incredible performances since arriving in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and he’s been doing it for a long time before that too.
Rodtang breaks down ONE 170 main event: “It’s going to be on fire”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 18, 2025
Flyweight Muay Thai superstar Rodtang Jitmuangnon will be one of the many fans watching at ONE 170, and he remains very intrigued by the highly anticipated main event. ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai defends his crown against reigning divisional kickboxing king Superbon for the second time on Friday, January 24. The pair will lock horns inside Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Islam Makhachev opens as massive betting favorite against Renato Moicano at UFC 311
Cole Shelton - January 17, 2025
Islam Makhachev has opened up as a massive betting favorite ahead of his UFC 311 title defense against Renato Moicano. Makhachev was supposed to headline the card against Arman Tsarukyan, but on Friday, the challenger was forced out of the bout and Moicano stepped in. Now, ahead of the fight, oddsmakers released odds for the bout which has Makhachev as a sizeable favorite.
Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena to headline UFC London, full card revealed
Josh Evanoff - January 17, 2025
Leon Edwards will meet Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC London in March. ‘Rocky’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since his rematch with Belal Muhammad in July. Despite entering the UFC 304 main event as a heavy favorite, Leon Edwards was largely dominated in Manchester. The challenger outstruck the champion on the feet, also scoring several takedowns en route to a unanimous decision win.
Darren Till remains interested in UFC return ahead of Misfits Boxing debut: "I relish the thought"
Josh Evanoff - January 17, 2025
Ahead of his Misfits Boxing debut, Darren Till is still interested in a UFC comeback. ‘The Gorilla’ hasn’t been seen in action since a second-round stoppage win over Mohammad Mutie last July. That exhibition bout was Darren Till’s first, since parting ways with the UFC. Following a third-round submission loss to Dricus du Plessis in late 2022, the British star requested his release from the company.
Islam Makhachev releases short statement after UFC 311 main event switch: "The meaning of Pound-For-Pound"
Josh Evanoff - January 17, 2025
Islam Makhachev has released a statement following UFC 311’s main event shakeup. The Russian is set to return to the octagon in tomorrow night’s main event in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since scoring a submission win over Dustin Poirier last June, Islam Makhachev was set to meet Arman Tsarukyan. The UFC lightweight champion famously defeated the Armenian by unanimous decision in St. Petersburg back in 2019.
Chris Weidman announces retirement from MMA: "I'm hanging up the gloves"
Cole Shelton - January 17, 2025
Chris Weidman has officially retired from MMA. Weidman was co-hosting the UFC’s weigh-in show for UFC 311 on Friday and after the weigh-ins were done, the former champ announced his retirement from MMA.
Tawanchai expects no new threats in rematch with Superbon at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 17, 2025
Reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai has a sense of comfort entering ONE 170’s main event. The Thai striker defends his crown against ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon for the second time on Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
BREAKING: Arman Tsarukyan out, Renato Mociano in against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 17, 2025
Renato Moicano is stepping up to challenge Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 due to unforeseen circumstances. Makhachev was prepared to put his lightweight gold at stake against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White broke some major news during the weigh-ins. There has been a change of plans, as Tsarukyan was forced off the card due to a back injury.
UFC 311 weigh-in results: Islam Makhachev clocks in, Arman Tsarukyan injured
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 17, 2025
UPDATE: The UFC 311 weigh-ins have ended and during the scale measurements, it was announced that Arman Tsarukyan has been replaced in the main event by Renato Moicano due to injury. The UFC 311 weigh-ins are underway.
UFC 311 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jamahal Hill vs Jiri Prochazka
Cole Shelton - January 17, 2025
On the main card of UFC 311, a pivotal light heavyweight bout goes down as Jamahal Hill takes on Jiri Prochazka. Heading into the bout, Hill is a -142 favorite while the former champ is a +112 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro-fighters to get their predictions for the light heavyweight fight. The pros believe Hill will get the job done. But, all the pros expect the fight to end by knockout one way or another.
Umar Nurmagomedov says he doesn't feel pressure regarding family legacy
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2025
UFC star Umar Nurmagomedov has said that he doesn’t feel pressure when it comes to living up to his family’s incredible legacy. This weekend, Umar Nurmagomedov will challenge for the UFC bantamweight championship. He’ll do so against Merab Dvalishvili, the reigning world champion who captured the belt last year from Sean O’Malley.
Michael Bisping tells absolutely insane stem cell story
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2025
UFC commentator Michael Bisping got pretty wild on a recent podcast when talking about stem cells. Throughout the course of his career, Michael Bisping has been known and recognized as a true warrior. He achieved some wonderful things in the world of mixed martial arts, most notably, becoming UFC middleweight champion by knocking out Luke Rockhold.
Jiri Prochazka shaves his head in solidarity with girl battling cancer
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2025
UFC star Jiri Prochazka has shaved his head in solidarity with a fan of his who is currently battling cancer. As we know, Jiri Prochazka is a massive fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. In the UFC, especially, he’s been able to build up quite a base during his run with the company. On Saturday night, he’ll attempt to get back in the win column when he locks horns with fellow light heavyweight contender – and a fellow former champion – Jamahal Hill.