UFC 311 is set to take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, with a main event featuring Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Renato Moicano, who stepped in as a replacement for Arman Tsarukyan due to injury. The co-main event will see bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili facing Umar Nurmagomedov. The event promises exciting matchups, including a light heavyweight bout between Jiří Procházka and Jamahal Hill.
UFC 311 is gearing up to be an electrifying event as it marks the first pay-per-view of the year, taking place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The main event will feature the reigning lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, defending his title against Renato Moicano, who steps in for the injured Arman Tsarukyan. The co-main event will see a bantamweight title clash between champion Merab Dvalishvili and the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. This event is set to deliver high-stakes matchups and thrilling action for MMA fans worldwide.
Islam Makhachev, the top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, is set to defend his lightweight title against Renato Moicano at UFC 311. Originally scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan, Makhachev's opponent changed due to Tsarukyan's back injury. Makhachev, with a formidable 26-1 record and a 14-fight winning streak, is heavily favored to win, with odds at 13-to-1 [1] [2]. Moicano, ranked seventh, enters the fight with a 20-5-1 record and a four-fight winning streak [3]. Despite the odds, Moicano expressed confidence, stating, "Hey guess what I will be world champion tomorrow!" [3].
In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will defend his title against Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili, on an 11-fight winning streak, faces a tough challenge in Nurmagomedov, who boasts an 18-0 record. Despite being the champion, Dvalishvili enters the fight as a +230 underdog, a rare occurrence in UFC title fights [2]. Nurmagomedov's undefeated record and his relation to UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov add to the intrigue of this matchup [4]. Dvalishvili's relentless takedown approach will be tested against Nurmagomedov's striking accuracy, making this a must-watch bout.
UFC 311's undercard features several intriguing matchups, including a light heavyweight bout between former champions Jiří Procházka and Jamahal Hill. Both fighters aim to climb back into title contention, having previously faced setbacks against current champion Alex Pereira [3]. In the middleweight division, Kevin Holland faces Reinier de Ridder, a former ONE Championship two-division champion. De Ridder aims to secure a ranking in the UFC with a victory [4]. Additionally, heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida will take on Serghei Spivac, showcasing his elite Jiu-Jitsu skills [5].
UFC 311 promises to deliver an action-packed night with significant title implications. The main event between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano, along with the co-main event featuring Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov, highlights the card. With high-stakes matchups across multiple weight classes, fans can expect thrilling performances and potential upsets. As the UFC kicks off its 2025 pay-per-view schedule, all eyes will be on the fighters as they step into the Octagon at the Intuit Dome.
"Hey guess what I will be world champion tomorrow! God is so good!" - Renato Moicano
"What does this title represent? It means you're the best in the world and if you're the best in the world, it doesn't matter who's going to be standing across from you." - Islam Makhachev