UFC 311 in Inglewood: Makhachev's Victory and Industry Records

UFC 311, held in Inglewood, became a true event in the world of mixed martial arts. The event drew over 18,000 spectators and generated record revenue for the California industry. The main event of the evening was Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano. The official weights of the fighters on the day of their fight have been released. Islam Makhachev was lighter than his opponent. In the 24 hours following the official weigh-in, Islam gained 10.66 kg, while Renato Moicano regained 12.15 kg, ultimately outweighing Makhachev by almost two kilograms. However, this didn't stop the Russian fighter from winning the first round via choke.

Islam Makhachev noted that his main goal remains winning the welterweight title, striving to become champion in several weight classes simultaneously. It is expected that a full-fledged fight with Arman Tsarukyan will be postponed until the latter has fully recovered.

Another key moment of the tournament was Umar Nurmagomedov's defeat to Merab Dvalishvili. Umar Nurmagomedov, who suffered his first career loss to Merab Dvalishvili in the co-main event, shared his plans for the future. The athlete acknowledged his mistakes in this fight and intends to work diligently to correct them. He hopes to return to the octagon in six months. Dvalishvili, for his part, noted that this fight required significant effort from him, but he is ready to continue defending his title.