UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R1, 4:05
Title Fight
Brazil
Georgia
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Czechia
R3, 3:01
Performance of the Night
R1, 4:53
Performance of the Night
Moldova
Netherlands
R1, 3:31
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:04
Uzbekistan
R2, 3:33
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Argentina
R3, 5:00
Tajikistan
R3, 5:00
Japan
Albania
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov each earned $50,000 for their high-paced, technical five-round bantamweight championship duel.
Performance of the Night: Jiří Procházka collected $50,000 for his dramatic third-round TKO victory over Jamahal Hill; Jailton Almeida took home $50,000 for his first-round heavyweight stoppage of Serghei Spivac.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Official CSAC Disclosed Fighter Purses
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $300,000 | — | $50,000 | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | $50,000 | $270,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $105,000 | $105,000 | — | $210,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $43,000 | — | — | $43,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $43,000 | $43,000 | — | $86,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $106,000 | $106,000 | — | $212,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 |
*Official fighter purses disclosed by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Figures do not include discretionary locker-room bonuses, pay-per-view points, sponsorship revenue, or promotional compliance payments. Total estimated figures include verified official $50,000 post-fight performance bonus awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 311
Islam Makhachev secured his 4th consecutive UFC lightweight championship defense, tying Khabib Nurmagomedov, B.J. Penn, Frankie Edgar, and Benson Henderson for the most lightweight title defenses in UFC history.
Makhachev extended his active winning streak inside the Octagon to 15 fights, moving into sole possession of the second-longest win streak in promotional history, behind only Anderson Silva (16).
UFC 311 served as the premier combat sports telecast and debut promotional event inside the newly opened $2 billion Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
The event generated an official live gate of $10,206,350 from 18,370 spectators, establishing a new arena combat sports record and generating an estimated 240,000 pay-per-view buys.
Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his UFC Bantamweight Championship for the first time, snapping Umar Nurmagomedov’s unblemished 18-0 record in a grueling 25-minute Fight of the Night battle.
37-year-old veteran Raoni Barcelos closed as a massive +550 underdog and handed blue-chip prospect Payton Talbott his first career defeat via unanimous decision, completing 8 takedowns.
Former 205-pound champion Jiří Procházka delivered his 4th career knockout inside the Octagon by stopping Jamahal Hill in round 3, picking up Performance of the Night honors.
Jailton Almeida secured his 8th promotional stoppage in 9 UFC victories, finishing top-10 contender Serghei Spivac via ground-and-pound TKO with just 7 seconds remaining in Round 1.
Former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder improved to 2-0 inside the Octagon by submitting Kevin Holland via rear-naked choke in just 3:31 of Round 1.
Grant Dawson dominated veteran Carlos Diego Ferreira across three rounds, executing 6 takedowns and compiling 10 minutes and 50 seconds of ground control to sweep the scorecards (30–27 x3).
Uzbekistan’s Bogdan Guskov secured his third consecutive UFC finish by tapping out promotional newcomer Billy Elekana via guillotine choke at 3:33 of Round 2.
The California State Athletic Commission officially disclosed $3,212,000 in base athlete payroll across the 26 competitors, led by bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili ($350,000 total).
When and where did UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano take place?
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano took place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Who won the main event between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano?
Islam Makhachev defeated Renato Moicano via submission (brabo / D’Arce choke) at 4:05 of Round 1 to successfully defend his UFC Lightweight Championship.
What record did Islam Makhachev tie at UFC 311?
With his victory, Islam Makhachev tied the record for the most consecutive lightweight title defenses in UFC history (4), matching Khabib Nurmagomedov, B.J. Penn, Frankie Edgar, and Benson Henderson.
Who won the co-main event between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov?
Merab Dvalishvili defeated Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 48–47) to retain the UFC Bantamweight Championship in the Fight of the Night.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 311?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov (Fight of the Night), and Jiří Procházka and Jailton Almeida (Performance of the Night).
Why did Renato Moicano fight Islam Makhachev on short notice?
Top contender Arman Tsarukyan withdrew from the lightweight championship headliner the day before the fight due to an injury. Renato Moicano, who was already on the card scheduled to face Beneil Dariush, stepped up on 24 hours’ notice.
How did Jiří Procházka defeat Jamahal Hill?
Jiří Procházka defeated Jamahal Hill via TKO (punches) at 3:01 of Round 3, securing two knockdowns and a Performance of the Night award.
How did Jailton Almeida finish Serghei Spivac?
Jailton Almeida finished Serghei Spivac via TKO (punches) at 4:53 of Round 1 after mounting him and landing heavy ground strikes.
How did Reinier de Ridder win his middleweight bout against Kevin Holland?
Reinier de Ridder submitted Kevin Holland via rear-naked choke at 3:31 of Round 1, recording his second consecutive UFC submission victory.
What was the biggest betting upset at UFC 311?
Raoni Barcelos, closing as a +550 underdog, defeated undefeated -800 favorite Payton Talbott via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26).
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 311?
UFC 311 drew an announced sellout crowd of 18,370 spectators with a live gate revenue of $10,206,350 at the Intuit Dome.
Who earned the highest disclosed payout at UFC 311?
Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili earned the highest total payout with $350,000 ($300,000 base purse plus a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus), according to CSAC records.
How did Bogdan Guskov defeat Billy Elekana?
Bogdan Guskov submitted short-notice replacement Billy Elekana via guillotine choke at 3:33 of Round 2 in their light heavyweight preliminary contest.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 311?
The event was called cageside by Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Where does Islam Makhachev’s win streak rank in UFC history?
Islam Makhachev’s 15-fight winning streak ranks second in UFC history, behind only Anderson Silva’s legendary 16-fight winning run.
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