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UFC 311 brought thunder to the ring as Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight crown and Merab Dvalishvili kept his bantamweight belt. Find out all the juicy details!

UFC 311 was a whirlwind of excitement as one of the sport's rising stars, Islam Makhachev, defended his lightweight title against Renato Moicano in spectacular fashion. The main event showcased Makhachev's grappling prowess, leading to a first-round submission victory that put him in the history books. With this win, Makhachev continued to establish his dominance, marking a remarkable fourth consecutive successful title defense—a feat never achieved in UFC history. This event solidified his position not just as champion, but as one of the lightweight division's all-time greats.

As the event unfolded, fans were treated to a captivating atmosphere filled with anticipation, as Makhachev entered the cage confident and composed. Amid the roar of the crowd, he issued a call to challengers: “Come to the cage!” It was a bold warning that no one should underestimate his determination to retain his title, and his performance against Moicano was a perfect testament to that resolve.

Meanwhile, the bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili, also had a night to remember. Defending his championship belt at UFC 311, Dvalishvili displayed incredible skill and tenacity against his opponent. The bantamweight division remains one of the most competitive weight classes, and with Dvalishvili's victory, fans are left pondering who will step up next to challenge the reigning champion. Both fighters showed grit and artistry in their craft that night, leaving fans at the edge of their seats and looking forward to what lies ahead.

In the light heavyweight sphere, UFC 311 stirred speculation about future match-ups. As seasoned fighters assess both Makhachev's and Dvalishvili's paths, trade-offs become essential in determining who will get the title shots. With Makhachev eyeing to become a multi-weight champion and his demanding quest for supremacy, the landscape of the UFC is bound to be thrilling in the months to come.

Interestingly, Makhachev's victory at UFC 311 puts him one step closer to breaking Anderson Silva’s record for the longest winning streak in UFC history. As for Dvalishvili, he continues to impress under the mentorship of his coach, famed UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili, building on their legacy in the bantamweight division. Keep your eyes peeled as these incredible athletes gear up for their next challenges!

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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense ... (Forbes)

Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's all-time UFC winning streak ...

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UFC 311 Results: Stock Up, Stock Down After First PPV Of 2025 (Forbes)

UFC 311 was a fun event. With everything that happened on Saturday night, here is a look a whose stock is up and down.

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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev issues warning after Renato Moicano ... (BT Sport)

Islam Makhachev challenged all comers to "come to the cage" if they thought they could wrest his UFC lightweight title away, after he submitted Renato ...

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UFC 311: Makhachev sets new record and retains lightweight belt ... (Sky Sports)

Islam Makhachev has now defended his belt four consecutive times, a first in UFC history; Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano in four minutes and five ...

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Makhachev retains lightweight title with submission win vs. Moicano ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano on Saturday in the main event of UFC 311.

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Monster Energy's Merab Dvalishvili Defends UFC Bantamweight ... (PR Web)

PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Still the Champion! Monster Energy congratulates Merab Dvalishvili on defending the UFC's Bantamweight World Championship title at UFC.

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UFC 311 fight fallout: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili in ... (CBSSports.com)

Let's take a look at the best fights to make in the lightweight, bantamweight and light heavyweight divisions after UFC 311. Lightweight. Islam Makhachev (c) vs ...

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I can be three-division UFC champ - Makhachev (Yahoo Sports)

Islam Makhachev says he will not retire from MMA before he is given a chance to become a multi-weight UFC champion.

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Islam Makhachev reacts to Umar Nurmagomedov's UFC 311 title ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Islam Makhachev was obviously not happy to see Umar Nurmagomedov come up short in his biggest career fight. However, that hasn't changed ...

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Umar Nurmagomedov convinced he beat Merab Dvalishvili in UFC ... (MMA Junkie)

Umar Nurmagomedov doesn't believe Merab Dvalishvili was the rightful winner of their UFC 311 title fight.

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