UFC 311 was a wild ride. Islam Makhachev and Jiri Prochazka were among the four main card acts to score stoppages. Even the one fight that went the distance was memorable as Merab Dvalishvili showed inspiring will against Umar Nurmagomedov.

Umar Nurmagomedov suffered his first career loss and a broken hand as he lost to UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311.

Recap Newsweek's UFC 311 fight night updates as reigning champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili retained their titles on a wild night at Intuit Dome.

Ilia Topuria, Dricus Du Plessis, and more react to Merab Dvalishvili’s dominant win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311.

Pierre’s record for the most takedowns in UFC history during his victory at UFC 311. Dvalishvili now has 91 takedowns in the UFC, surpassing

In the co-main event of UFC 311, the bantamweight title is on the line. The two most dominant forces in the bantamweight division will clash as the champion Merab Dvalishvili (18-4) takes on his toughest test in the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0).

Makhachev retained his title by submitting his late-notice challenger, after Dvalishvili kept his belt by handing Nurmagomedov his first loss

The co-main event of UFC 311 was a bantamweight title fight between defending champions Merab Dvalishvili and undefeated challenger Umar Nurmagomedov.

Joe Rogan was told to avoid asking one question by a UFC star ahead of one of the biggest fights of his career. UFC bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili spoke on a podcast in January and said he didn’t want to be asked about a potential future fight – and made it clear he didn’t want to hear one of Rogan’s questions.

Darren Till’s Misfits debut was nothing short of super entertaining. From the trash-talking done during the buildup of the fight to walking his talk, it was all popcorn-friendly. The fighters did a terrific job in putting on a show,

At UFC 311, held on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, Renato Moicano earned a higher disclosed purse than reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The P4P king quickly submitted Moicano in the first round with a brabo choke. However, the Brazilian was well compensated for taking a chance at becoming champion.