UFC 311 Delivers Thrilling Fights and Raises Questions About Future Matchups

Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili retain titles in decisive performances, leaving divisions with uncertain paths forward.

• Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title with a first-round submission victory over short-notice challenger Renato Moicano, asserting his dominance as the pound-for-pound top fighter.
• Merab Dvalishvili overcame Umar Nurmagomedov in a hard-fought decision to retain the bantamweight title, extending his winning streak to 12 fights and cementing his status as one of the division's best.
• Jiří Procházka knocked out Jamahal Hill in the third round, solidifying his position as a top contender in the light heavyweight division despite uncertainty about a potential title shot.
• Jailton Almeida continued his rise in the heavyweight division with a first-round TKO victory over Serghei Spivac and called out Ciryl Gane for his next fight.
• Reinier de Ridder showcased his grappling prowess with a first-round submission win over Kevin Holland, positioning himself as a rising contender in the middleweight division.

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