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UFC 311 Results: Merab Dvalishvili defeats Umar Nurmagomedov (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 311 results, including the co-main event title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA) will be looking to earn his first career title defense this evening. ‘The Machine’ captured the promotion‘s 135lbs title this past September at UFC 306, when he defeated Sean O’Malley by unanimous decision.
UFC 311 Results: Jiri Prochazka stops Jamahal Hill (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 311 results, including the light heavyweight bout between Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka. Hill (12-3 MMA) will be competing for the first time since suffering a brutal first-round knockout loss at the hands of reigning 205lbs champion Alex Pereira last April at UFC 300 (see that here). Prior to that setback, ‘Sweet Dreams’ had put together a four-fight winning streak.
UFC 311 Results: Jailton Almeida stops Serghei Spivac in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 311 results, including the heavyweight bout between Jailton Almeida and Serghei Spivac. Almeida (22-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a first-round submission win over Alexander Romanov this past June at UFC 302 (see that here). The submission ace has gone 7-1 since joining the UFC ranks in February of 2022.
UFC 311 Results: Reinier de Ridder stops Kevin Holland in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 311 results, including the middleweight bout between Reinier de Ridder and Kevin Holland. De Ridder (19-2 MMA), a former two-division champion in ONE Championship, made his Octagon debut this past November where he scored a third-round submission victory over Gerald Meerschaert (see that here). ‘The Dutch Knight’ has gone 3-2 over his past five fights overall.
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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to UFC 311 main event change
Harry Kettle - January 18, 2025
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on the main event change that has taken place at UFC 311. Over the years, Khabib Nurmagomedov has seen it all in the world of mixed martial arts. From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, he’s witnessed some big events in the UFC and beyond. As we know, one notable thing that’s happened in the last 24 hours is Arman Tsarukyan being pulled from the UFC 311 main event.
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.
Renato Moicano sends message to Islam Makhachev ahead of shock UFC 311 title fight: "Tomorrow is money time!"
Josh Evanoff - January 17, 2025
Renato Moicano has sent a warning to Islam Makhachev ahead of their UFC 311 title fight. The man known to fans as ‘Money Moicano’ has received the opportunity of a lifetime. Fresh off a stoppage victory over Benoit Saint-Denis in September, Renato Moicano was initially set to meet Beneil Dariush on Saturday. However, due to an injury to Arman Tsarukyan, the Brazilian has now been bumped to the main event.
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.
Arman Tsarukyan issues statement following removal from UFC 311 main event
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 17, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan has spoken out after losing his UFC lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan and Makhachev were scheduled to collide in the UFC 311 headliner this Saturday night. Things appeared to be moving exactly as planned before weigh-in day. During the weigh-ins, UFC CEO Dana White took to social media to announce that Tsarukyan was pulled from UFC 311 due to a back injury. His replacement will be Renato Moicano.
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.