UFC 311 Results: Makhachev and Dvalishvili Reign Supreme

UFC 311 was an exciting night of fights at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. In the main event, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev dominated Renato Moicano with a first-round submission to defend his title. Makhachev's teammate, Umar Nurmagomedov, also put on a show, but came up short in his bid for the bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili won a close decision to retain his belt, setting up a potential trilogy with Nurmagomedov. Jiří Procházka continued his rise as a star with a third-round knockout of Jamahal Hill, and called for a third fight with light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Here are the results and highlights from UFC 311:

Main Event

• Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1

Makhachev, the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, made easy work of Moicano, submitting him with a rear-naked choke in the first round. The win was Makhachev's 15th consecutive victory, tying him with Kamaru Usman for the second-longest winning streak in UFC history. Makhachev also became the first fighter to win five UFC lightweight title fights, surpassing the record of four held by Khabib Nurmagomedov and Benson Henderson.

Co-Main Event

• Merab Dvalishvili def. Umar Nurmagomedov via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 49-46)

Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov put on an exciting fight in the co-main event. Dvalishvili, who was making his first title defense, was pushed to the limit by Nurmagomedov. The fight went the distance, with Dvalishvili winning a split decision to retain his bantamweight title. The judges scored the fight 48-47, 47-48, 49-46 for Dvalishvili.

Other Fights

• Jiří Procházka def. Jamahal Hill via knockout (punches), Round 3

Procházka, the former light heavyweight champion, returned to form with a dominant performance against Hill. Procházka knocked Hill out with a series of punches in the third round, earning a stoppage victory. The win was Procházka's first since losing the light heavyweight title to Alex Pereira in 2023.

What's Next?

UFC 311 was a great night of fights, but the future is even brighter. Makhachev will likely defend his lightweight title again, while Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov will look to run it back in a trilogy fight. Procházka will look to get back into title contention, and a fight with Khalil Rountree could be next for him. Here's what to expect in the coming months:

• Makhachev vs.???

Makhachev is the clear No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and he'll likely defend his title again in the near future. The UFC will likely match him up with a top contender, possibly someone like Dustin Poirier or Conor McGregor. Whoever it is, it's sure to be an exciting fight.

• Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov III

Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov put on an exciting fight in the co-main event, and it's likely they'll run it back in a trilogy fight. The first two fights were close, and a third fight could be even better. Whoever wins the trilogy will likely be the clear No. 1 bantamweight in the world.

• Procházka vs. Rountree

Procházka is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC, and he'll likely look to get back into title contention in the near future. A fight with Khalil Rountree could be next for him, and it would be a great matchup. Rountree is a dangerous striker, and he'll provide a tough test for Procházka.

Conclusion

UFC 311 was an exciting night of fights, featuring dominant performances by Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili, as well as a thrilling knockout by Jiří Procházka. The future is looking bright for the UFC, with plenty of exciting matchups on the horizon. Be sure to tune in to the next UFC event to see what's next in the world of mixed martial arts.