Makhachev retained his title by submitting his late-notice challenger, after Dvalishvili kept his belt by handing Nurmagomedov his first loss

UFC 311 is in the books and the champions remain the same. On Saturday, Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili retained their titles, defeating Renato Moicano and Umar Nurmagomedov, respectively. For Makhachev it was another sensational performance against a late replacement,

UFC 311 took place this past Saturday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., and it produced a few updates across multiple divisions. In the main event, Islam Makhachev made quick work of short-notice opponent Renato Moicano,

What does it take to successfully defend the UFC lightweight and bantamweight titles? At least an extra 20 pounds. Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.

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Merab Dvalishvili has shared photos of the nasty cut he sustained in training and revealed that he the injury during a medical exam before UFC 311.

Islam Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano at UFC 311 in the Intuit Dome to defend the UFC lightweight title. The Russian from Dagestan only needed one round to drop Moicano with a takedown and land a vicious D'Arce Choke to remain champion.

Recap Newsweek's UFC 311 fight night updates as reigning champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili retained their titles on a wild night at Intuit Dome.

UFC 311 is a highly anticipated lightweight title bout between reigning champion Islam Makhachev and last-minute challenger Renato Moicano. The Brazilian took the fight on short notice and is expected to earn the biggest purse of his career.

Future matchups are discussed for UFC champs Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili, and more following UFC 311.

Merab Dvalishvili showed he belongs near the top of any pound-for-pound discussion with his incredible performance at UFC 311.

Islam Makhachev proves once again why he belongs atop the pound-for-pound list, while Merab Dvalishvili is moving on up.