The MMA Fighting staff reviews all the biggest stories from UFC 311, including Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili’s big wins and more.

Despite a tragic outbreak of wildfires across greater Los Angeles and a change to the main event just 24 hours before, UFC 311 proved to be an exciting kickoff to the 2025 pay-per-view schedule for the world's leading MMA promotion on Saturday.

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.

Dvalishvili, Nurmagomedov, Jiri Prochazka and Jailton Almeida earned $50,000 UFC 311 fight-night bonuses. Debuting fighters went 1-1 on the card. UFC 311 drew an announced attendance of 18,370 for a live gate of $10,206,350. Betting favorites went 8-5 on the card. Betting favorites improved to 1-1 in UFC headliners this year.

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The results of UFC 311 caused significant changes in the divisional rankings of the promotion. The event took place on Jan. 18 in Los Angeles and marked the UFC's first pay-per-view of the year.

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Makhachev beat Moicano by first-round submission in the main event, while Dvalishvili picked up a ... light heavyweight champions, beating Jamahal Hill by third-round knockout.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia reacts ... celebrates after his knock out victory against Jamahal Hill of the United States, not pictured, in a light heavyweight ...

Champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili will be wearing their own personalized fight shorts when they enter the cage for their matchups at UFC 311.

UFC kicks off the new year with a pay-per-view that will be tough to beat. UFC 311 is topped by two terrific title fights: UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan and bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili vs.

🚨 Islam Makhachev weighed 178 lbs at UFC 311, while Renato Moicano was 181.8 lbs. The CSAC have released the Fight Night weights of fighters on UFC 311 ( via @aaronbronsteter ) Islam Makhachev from 155 lbs to 178 lbs Renato Moicano from 155 lbs to 181.8 lbs Merab Dvalishvili… pic.twitter.com/aR7Pi98eE2