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‘I Don’t Think I Lost’

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Cousin Umar doesn’t believe he lost.
Umar Nurmagomedov suffered his first professional loss at UFC 311 yesterday (Sat., Jan. 19, 2025) when Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweigh…

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Cousin Umar doesn’t believe he lost.

Umar Nurmagomedov suffered his first professional loss at UFC 311 yesterday (Sat., Jan. 19, 2025) when Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili drowned him in the championship rounds to win a unanimous decision from inside the brand-new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.

A day after the fight, Nurmagomedov took to his Instagram to react to his loss.

“There are no excuses,” Nurmagomedov wrote. InshaAllah I will become the champion. The rest is not important. Praise Allah in any situation. And I don’t think I’ve lost this battle even if the whole world will convince me otherwise. Deal with the injuries and get back on track. InshaAllah.”

Nurmagomedov can choose to believe whatever he wants, but he clearly lost the title fight.

It was revealed immediately after the fight that the 29-year-old broke his hand in the first round (check out the pic).

His coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov, also reacted to his cousin’s loss.

“@umar_nurmagomedov keep your head up Junior, you showed yesterday that you are one of the best in the world, at the moment we have a lot to work on, work on the mistakes and get back to the title race,” Khabib wrote.

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Umar vs. Sean O’Malley next?

To check out the latest and greatest UFC 311: “Makhachev vs. Moicano” news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. For complete UFC 311 results, highlights, and live play-by-play, click HERE.

Matches To Make After UFC 311

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UFC 311 went down last night (Sat., Jan. 18, 2025) inside the brand-new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif., which saw Islam Makhachev retain his Lightweight title by d…

UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California — Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG

UFC 311 went down last night (Sat., Jan. 18, 2025) inside the brand-new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif., which saw Islam Makhachev retain his Lightweight title by defeating Renato Moicano via lightning-quick first round submission (see it again here). In the co-main event of the evening, Merab Dvalishvili retained his Bantamweight belt, defeating Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (scorecards here), while Jiri Prochazka knocked out Jamahal Hill in main card action (highlights).

Winner: Islam Makhachev
Who He Should Face Next: Charles Oliveira rematch (by default)

Per Dana White, Arman Tsarukyan is not going to get the next title shot after he was forced to bail from UFC 311 with a bad back, leaving the door open for another worthy contender to step in. To be honest, no one other than Tsarukyan stands out at the moment because Makhachev has already defeated most of the Top 5 except for Max Holloway (he doesn’t deserve the shot … yet) and Justin Gaethje (he’ll be fighting Dan Hooker next). Oliveira is coming off win over Michael Chandler, so he might be the one who can make a case for the title fight next. Makhachev defeated him at UFC 280 two years ago to win the vacant strap (watch highlights), so it would be yet another rematch for the 155-pound champion.

Winner: Merab Dvalishvili
Who He Should Face Next: Petr Yan rematch

Again, this is one of those rematches that could likely get made because no one else really stands out in the Top 5, as everyone except Yan is coming off a loss. Yan has actually won two in a row, and is holding on to the No. 3 spot in the division. The two men initially met in March 2023, with Dvalishvili defeating “No Mercy” via unanimous decision.

Winner: Jiri Prochazka
Who He Should Face Next: Blachowicz vs. Ulberg winner

Prochazka earned a huge technical knockout win over Hill, and now he can look ahead to another potential tough matchup against the winner of the upcoming bout between Jan Blachowicz (No. 4) and Carlos Ulberg (No. 6), who are set to collide at the upcoming UFC London event on March 22, 2025.

Winner: Jailton Almeida
Who He Should Face Next: Cyril Gane

Almeida has been calling for a fight against Gane for sometime now, and he did it one more time after taking out Serghei Spivac last night. Almeida improved to 8-1 inside the Octagon and is holding strong at the No. 6 spot. As for Gane, he is currently on a two-fight win streak and is coming off a split decision win over Alexander Volkov. This fight makes sense now more than ever.

Winner: Reinier de Ridder
Who He Should Face Next: Michel Pereira

de Ridder has jumped out to a nice start to his UFC career, winning his first two fights via submission, which includes his first-round tap of Kevin Holland last night. Before the former ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight champions locks down a spot in the Top 15, he needs to beat someone ranked, and Pereira (No. 15) fits the bill perfectly. While Pereira is coming off a tough loss to Anthony Hernandez, he had won eight straight prior to that setback.

For complete UFC 311 results, coverage and highlights click HERE.

‘You F—king Tapped That Quick?’

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The feud between “The Baddy” and “Money” continues.
Renato Moicano got smoked at UFC 311 yesterday (Sat., Jan. 18, 2025) when Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion Isla…

The feud between “The Baddy” and “Money” continues.

Renato Moicano got smoked at UFC 311 yesterday (Sat., Jan. 18, 2025) when Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted him with a D’Arce choke in less than a round from inside the brand-new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California (watch highlights).

For the most part, Moicano got a lot of praise for his effort in such a tough fight on super short notice, but his nemesis, Paddy Pimblett, didn’t see it that way.

“Ah, you f—king tapped that quick, Renato?” Pimblett said on his YouTube channel while watching the fight. “Go to sleep, lad! Go out on your shield. I f—king hate that, you know. You’re in a f—king choke, lad; you’re not going to snap your neck. Go to sleep…That was too easy. I thought Renato would put up more of a fight than that.”

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Moicano and Pimblett have been circling each other for about a year now and have asked the UFC to fight each other, but for whatever reason, the promotion has kept them apart.

The two Lightweights even wanted to coach The Ultimate Fighter against each other (that didn’t happen either).

Maybe now, with Moicano’s loss at UFC 311, the two will fight later this year.

To check out the latest and greatest UFC 311: “Makhachev vs. Moicano” news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. For complete UFC 311 results, highlights, and live play-by-play, click HERE.

UFC 311 disclosed fight purses: Fans shocked by minuscule payday for Islam Makhachev

Overnight, disclosed fight purses for UFC 311 were revealed by the California State Athletic (CSAC) — with fans furious…

Overnight, disclosed fight purses for UFC 311 were revealed by the California State Athletic (CSAC) — with fans furious regarding a $200,000 flat fight purse for undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev.

Headlining last night’s return to Inglewood, undisputed champion, Makhachev became the first fighter in weight class antiquity to land four consecutive title defenses successfully, stopping short-notice replacement, Renato Moicano with a timely D’Arce choke in the opening round.

Initially scheduled to take the headliner with former-foe, Arman Tsarukyan, pound-for-pound number one, Makhachev, however, withdrew from the slated rematch clash after suffering an unspecified back injury whilst cutting weight in the early hours of Friday morning.

Islam Makhachev retains title, submits Renato Moicano with quick D'Arce choke - UFC 311 Highlights

And disclosing fight purses overnight for the entire UFC 311 participants, fans were left shocked after it was revealed lightweight kingpin, Makhachev received a flat $200,000 payday for his outing.

Below, find all the disclosed fighter payouts from the UFC 311 card

Islam Makhachev $200,000 (No Win Bonus) def. Renato Moicano $250,000

Merab Dvalishvili $500,000 (No Win Bonus) def. Umar Nurmagomedov $100,000

Ji?í Procházka $250,000 ($200,000 Show, $50,000 Win) def. Jamahal Hill $200,000

Jailton Almeida $220,000 ($110,000 Show, $110,000 Win) def. Serghei Spivac $100,000

Reinier de Ridder $210,000 ($105,000 Show, $105,000 Win) def. Kevin Holland $250,000

Raoni Barcelos $96,000 ($48,000 Show, $48,000 Win) def. Payton Talbott $43,000

Bodgan Guskov $86,000 ($43,000 Show, $43,000 Win) def. Billy Elekana $12,000

Azamat Bekoev $24,000 ($12,000 Show, $12,000 Win) def. Zach Reese $30,000

Grant Dawson $212,000 ($106,000 Show, $106,000 Win) def. Diego Ferreira $100,000

Ailin Perez $72,000 ($36,000 Show/$36,000 Win) def. Karol Rosa $75,000

Muin Gafurov $28,000 ($12,000 Show, $12,000 Win) def. Rinya Nakamura $28,000

Benardo Sopaj $24,000 ($12,000 Show, $12,000 Win) def. Ricky Turcios $28,000

Tagir Ulanbekov $72,000 ($36,000 Show, $36,000 Win) def. Clayton Carpenter $28,000

Video – Jamahal Hill distraught backstage after brutal KO loss to Jiri Prochazka in UFC 311 grudge fight

Footage has emerged of former light heavyweight champion, Jamahal Hill inconsolable backstage following his UFC 311 main card clash…

Footage has emerged of former light heavyweight champion, Jamahal Hill inconsolable backstage following his UFC 311 main card clash overnight against fellow ex-titleholder, Jiri Prochazka — suffering his second consecutive knockout defeat.

Hill, who returned to action overnight for the first time since last April, entered his high-stakes potential title eliminator with fellow former gold holder, Prochazka — off the back of a stunning first round devastating knockout loss to common-foe, current kingpin, Alex Pereira.

And dropping an eventual third round knockout defeat against perennial contender, Czech Republic native, Prochazka, Hill was felled on more than one occasion by the former Rizin FF champion — en route to his ground strikes stoppage loss midway through the final frame.

Jiri Prochazka forces brutal knockout win over Jamahal Hill in grudge fight - UFC 311 Highlights

Jamahal Hill left distraught after UFC 311 loss to Jiri Prochazka overnight

And on social media tonight, footage emerged of Contender Series product, Jamahal Hill backstage flanked by his coaches and corner team, distraught after his stoppage defeat to Prochazka.

Staking his claim for a title trilogy bout with Pereira next — who is scheduled to headline UFC 313 on March 8. against Russian arch-rival, Magomed Ankalaev, Prochazka may have to lay in wait according to the Brazilian megastar.

Alex Pereira Hilariously Trolls Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill Mid-Fight at UFC 311

“I’m ready to fight anybody, it doesn’t matter who it is – right now, it’s Ankalaev’s time and I’m going to fight Ankalaev but after this fight, if everything goes good, we’re going to give Jiri this opportunity,” Alex Pereira said during an interview with ESPN MMA following UFC 311 overnight.

Khabib Posts Supportive Message To Umar Nurmagomedov After UFC 311 Defeat: ‘Head Up, Junior’

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has encouraged cousin Umar Nurmagomedov to keep his head held high following a first career setback in Los Angeles this past Saturday night. The 29-year-old made the walk inside Inglewood’s Intuit Dome for his opening title opportunity on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage, looking to become the latest undefeated […]

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has encouraged cousin Umar Nurmagomedov to keep his head held high following a first career setback in Los Angeles this past Saturday night.

The 29-year-old made the walk inside Inglewood’s Intuit Dome for his opening title opportunity on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage, looking to become the latest undefeated Nurmagomedov to hold gold in a leading promotion.

Unfortunately for the Dagestani, he failed in that quest at UFC 311. Instead, Merab Dvalishvili successfully maintained his position on the bantamweight throne, emerging victorious from a memorable five-round battle to record his first defense.

Having suffered his first defeat as a professional and exited California without the belt in his possession, Nurmagomedov will understandably be disappointed.

His coach, mentor, and cousin, however, is confident of making the necessary fixes to ensure a successful title challenge down the line.

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“Head up Junior, yesterday you showed that you are one of the best in the world,” Khabib wrote in an Instagram post. “At the moment we have something to work on, we will work on the mistakes and return to the title race”

“The Eagle” had a busy night in LA, cornering two other fighters at UFC 311.

Tagir Ulanbekov opened the night in strong fashion for the team, taking Clayton Carpenter’s 0 by way of a convincing decision. And another member of the Dagestani contingent closed out proceedings, with Islam Makhachev retaining his lightweight title via submission at the expense of Renato Moicano.

Alongside his supportive words toward Umar, Khabib also praised the work of both Makhachev and Ulanbekov.

Winner: Islam MakhachevWho He Should Face Next: Charles Oliveira rematch (by default)

Winner: Merab DvalishviliWho He Should Face Next: Petr Yan rematch

Winner: Jiri ProchazkaWho He Should Face Next: Blachowicz vs. Ulberg winner

Winner: Jailton AlmeidaWho He Should Face Next: Cyril Gane

Winner: Reinier de RidderWho He Should Face Next: Michel Pereira