UFC 311 live updates: Results, round-by-round coverage of every fight

UFC 311 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). UFC 311 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+) takes place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) puts his title on the line in an impromptu matchup against Renato Moicano (20-5-1 MMA, 12-5 UFC) in the main event. In the co-feature, bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) takes on unbeaten and favored challenger Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC).

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 6 p.m. ET for the early prelims on ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPNews/Disney+ and 10 p.m. ET for the main card on pay-per-view.

Enjoy the fights, everyone.

UFC 311 lineup
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

Champ Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano – for lightweight title
Merab Dvalishvili def. Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – to defend bantamweight title
Jiri Prochazka def. Jamahal Hill via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 3:01
Jailton Almeida def. Serghei Spivac via TKO (ground-and-pound) – Round 1, 4:53
Reinier de Ridder def. Kevin Holland via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:31

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPNews/Disney+, 8 p.m. ET)

Raoni Barcelos def. Payton Talbott via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Azamat Bekoev def. Zach Reese via KO (ground-and-pound) – Round 1, 3:04
Bogdan Guskov def. Billy Elekana via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:33
Grant Dawson def. Diego Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)

Ailin Perez def. Karol Rosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Muin Gafurov def. Rinya Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bernardo Sopaj def. Ricky Turcios via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Tagir Ulanbekov def. Clayton Carpenter via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano
Round 1 –

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Records: Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC), Moicano (20-5-1 MMA, 12-5 UFC)

Division: Lightweight

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Herb Dean

Judging: Sal D’Amato, Derek Cleary, Ron McCarthy

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
Round 1 – Both guys keeping a lot of distance between the two. Neither guys is conneting here a minute in. Nurmagomedov connects! Leg kick by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili with a big right hand! Jabs by Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili shoots and Nurmagomedov stuff the takedown. However, on the exit Dvalishvili lands a combo. Satright left lands for Nurmagomedov! Burmagomedov shoots and Dvalishvili scrambles like crazy. Back to striking. One minute left. One, two lands for Nurmagomedov. Oh! Nurmagomedov rocks Dvalishvili! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Nurmagomedov.

Round 2 – Nurmagomedov takes the center of the cage. Dvalishvili is now pressing him. Oh! Nurmagomedov connects on Dvalishvili! Dvalishvili still pressing, but was touched up. Dvalishvili gets a single, unable to get the takedown, and Nurmagomedov reverses it to takedown Dvalishvili. Nurmagomedov takes the back of Dvalishvili. We’re halfway through the round. Dvalishvili gets back to his feet. One, two lands for Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili is cut on his left eye. Dvalishvili witha body shot. Dvalishvili presses Nurmagomedov against the cage. Final minute. Back to striking. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Nurmagomedov.

Rund 3 – Dvalishvili immediately pressing the action here. He shoots for a takedown, but fails. Nice right hand by Dvalishvili. Another failed shot by Dvalishvili. Great takedown defense by Nurmagomedov. Nice combo by Nurmagomedov! Relentless pressure here by Dvalishvili. It looks like Nurmagomedov is slightly slowing down. Dvalishvili shoots and gets reversed. Back to striking. Final minute. Leg kick by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov takes down Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili gets up, but being pressed against the cage. Close round The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Dvalishvili.

Round 4 – Stiff jab connects for Nurmagomedov, and now a right hand! Dvalishvili shoots, gets the takedown, but Nurmagomedov right back up. Back to striking. Man, Nurmagomedov looks tired. Dvalishvili continuing to press him and make him defend takedowns and clinches.Left hand connects for Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili with a right hand. Nurmagomedov looks very tired. Clean right by Nurmagomedov. Final minute here. Dvalishvili all over Nurmagomedov. Incredible pace. Dvalishvili presses Nurmagomedov against the fence. They break and the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Dvalishvili.

Round 5 – Not mucg going on here. Both fighters very tentative. Dvalishvili shoots a fails ona takedown. He’s pushing the pace here, even if unsuccessful. Nice combo by Nurmagomedov, but little power coming form his end. Dvalishvili presses Nurmagomedov against the cage. Three minutes left. Big body kick by Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili shoots and Nurmagomedov defends. Insane pace. Kick to the body by Nurmagomedov. Jab by Nurmagomedov. Another failed takedown by Dvalishvili. Leg kick by Nurmagomedov. Big right hand by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili shoots and takes down Nurmagomedov. He gets up in the final seconds. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Dvalishvili. Overall 48-47, Dvalishvili.

Result: Merab Dvalishvili def. Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – to defend bantamweight title

Recap:

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Records: Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC), Nurmagomedov (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC)

Division: Bantamweight

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Jason Herzog

Judging: Chris Leben, Chris Crail, Michael Bell

Jamahal Hill vs. Jiri Prochazka
Round 1 – Both guys very tentative here. Leg kick by Hill. Big left lands for Prochazka and Hill smiles. Good jabs by Hill. Prochazka is fighting with his hands down. Three minutes left. Crips righthand connects for Prochazka. Oh! Hill goes down! He gets back to his feet. Hill now cracks Prochazka! This is wild. Jab by Hil .Knees from the clinch by Prochazka! Final minute. Hill is bleeding form his nose. Kick to the body by Prochazka. Hill has his mouth wide open. The bell rings. Crazy round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Prochazka.

Round 2 – They trade front kicks to the body. Jab lands by Hill! Prochazka hits Hill with an accidental eye poke. The fight is paused. It resumes a minute later. Hill with a big right hand over the top. Hill is ding much better in this round. Nice combo by Hill capped with an uppercut! Prochazka with a big shot! The fight is halted again. Hill accidentally pokes Prochazka in the eye. After two minutes and medical checkout, the fight resumes. We’re halfway through the round. Hard jab by Prochazka! Now big right hand! Hill answers back! Hill’s face is busted up. Hill with two right hands. Jab, then knee to the body by Hill. Oh! Hill is hurting Prochazka to the body. Another left to the body by Hill. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Hill.

Round 3 – Hill is attacking the body a lot here and Prochazka is feeling it. Oh! Massive shot by Prochazka hurts Hill! Prochazka going for the kill! Body shot by Hill. Big left hand connects for Prochazka. It looks like Hill has recovered. Body shot by Prochazka and then a let up top! Oh! Huge counter by Prochazka drops Hill! Prochazka all over him! Hill gets up! He’s stumbling all over the place! Prochazka gets top control! More shots! It’s over!

Result: Jiri Prochazka def. Jamahal Hill via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 3:01

Recap: Jiri Prochazka ends entertaining scrap with TKO of Jamahal Hill

Photos: Jiri Prochazka def. Jamahal Hill at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Prochazka (31-5-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC), Hill (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC)

Division: Light heavyweight

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Mike Beltran

Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac
Round 1 – Spivac shoots for a takedown and gets it a minute in. Spivac working form guard. Not much going on here. Almeida is tying up Spivac, not allowing him to fire any shots. Spivac opens up! Heavy shots on Almeida! Spivac moves to halfguard. Almeida with a flawless reverasal. We’re halfway through the round. Almeida mounts Spivac and then gets his back. Spivac reverses! Big shots from Spivac! One minute left. Almeida gets a sweep and they’re back standing! Oh! Almeida rocks Spivac! He mounts him! Big shots by Almeida! It’s over!

Result: Jailton Almeida def. Serghei Spivac via TKO (ground-and-pound) – Round 1, 4:53

Recap: Jailton Almeida swarms Serghei Spivac for TKO, calls out Ciryl Gane

Photos: Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Almeida (22-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC), Spivac (17-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC)

Division: Heavyweight

Broadcast: ESPNews/Disney+

Referee: Jason Herzog

Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder
Round 1 -Well, de Ridder shoots and gets a takedown in the very first seconds of the fight. Holland working the guard: Shots from bottom and looking to set up submissions. Ground-and-pound from de Ridder. Holland is talking to him from bottom. Holland is cut from his right eye. More shots from de Ridder. De Ridder transitions to the back, but he’s ridding high. Two minutes left. De Ridder gets the back of Holland. He sinks in the choke and it’s over!

Result: Reinier de Ridder def. Kevin Holland via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:31

Recap: Reinier de Ridder shines bright with first-round submission of Kevin Holland

Photos: Reinier de Ridder def. Kevin Holland at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: de Ridder (19-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Holland (26-13 MMA, 13-10 UFC)

Division: Middleweight

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Blake Grice

Raoni Barcelos vs. Payton Talbott
Round 1 – Here we go! Barcelos shoots for a single immediately. Talbott so far defending well. Talbott threatening with the guillotine. Barcelos gets down Talbott! He’s back up, but being pressed against the cage. Barcelos trying to get Talbott’s back while standing. Barcelos all over Talbott. Barcelos finally gets the back of Talbott. Three minutes left. Barcelos flattens out talbott. Gorund-and-pound by the veteran. Barcelos moves to mount. Talbott recovers half guard. Oh! Barcelos with an arm-triagle! Talbott gets out. Final minute. Barcelos all over Talbott. Barcelos back to mount and lands good shots. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Barcelos.

Round 2 – Talbott imediately pressing Barcelos. Leg kick by Talbott. Oh! Satright right connects clean for Barcelos. Another leg kick by Talbott. Barcelos shoots for a takedown and gets it! Barcelos all over Talbott. Talbott scrambles and gets back to his feet. Three minutes left. Nice connection by Talbott. Oh! Barcelos with a takedown. Talbott scrambles and gets up! Spinning back first for Barcelos! Talbott smiles. Talbott connects. Oh! Barcelos does too! Rifht hand uppercut connects for Talbott. Barcelos gets the takedown! He rides out the rest of the round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Barcelos.

Round 3 – A couple of connections for Talbott. Barcelos clinches and gets thrown! Talbott on top while in guard. Barcelos tying up Talbott well and avoiding damage. Barcelos grabs the fence and the action is briefly halted. They get up and both connect! Spinning wheel kick connects for Talbott. Barcelos shoots and gets the takedown! Two minutes left. Barcelos all over Talbott here. Barcelos gets mount. Barcelos now gets the back. Back to mount. Talbott taking some big shots. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Barcelos. Overall 30-27, Barcelos.

Result: Raoni Barcelos def. Payton Talbott via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Recap: Raoni Barcelos erases Payton Talbott’s perfect record in massive upset

Photos: Raoni Barcelos vs. Payton Talbott at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Barcelos (19-5 MMA, 8-4 UFC), Talbott (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)

Division: Bantamweight

Broadcast: ESPNews/Disney+

Referee: Herb Dean

Judging: Chris Leben, Chris Crail, Jonathan Romero

Azamat Bekoev vs. Zach Reese
Round 1 – Reese on the outside and Bekoev pressing the action. Bekoev picks up a single and gets it. Ground-and-pound by Bekoev. Good shots form bottom by Reese. Three minutes left. Reese doing a very good job at landing shots from bottom, but not trying to get up. Bekoev letting his hands go now. Oh! Bekoev rocks Reese. More shots! He’s out!

Result: Azamat Bekoev def. Zach Reese via KO (ground-and-pound) – Round 1, 3:04

Recap: Azamat Bekoev capitalizes on late debut opportunity with vicious ground-and-pound KO

Photos: Azamat Bekoev vs. Zach Reese at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Bekoev (19-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Reese (8-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC)

Division: Middleweight

Broadcast: ESPN+

Referee: Blake Grice

Judging: Brian Tyler, Derek Cleary, Michael Bell

Billy Elekana vs. Bogdan Guskov
Round 1 – Elekana shoots for an early takedown and gets it! He gets Guskov’s back with penty of time remaining. Great control here by Elekana. Some shots here and there by Elekana. Guskov doing enough to stay out of trouble, but unable to escape. Two minutes left. Great control by the debutant. Guskov bleeding form the bridge of his nose. Guskov gets out and gets top turtle position. Big shots by Guskov. Guskov moves to the back now. Guskov gets the rear-naked choke! He taps but right after the bell. The fight continues.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Elekana.

Round 2 – Elekana looks tired. Guskov pressing the action here. Good combo by Guskov. Left hook slips through for Guskov. Elekana is fading. Nice body shot by Guskov. Elekana shelling up. More shots by Guskov! Elekana is done here. He’s on his knees, just fatigued. More shots by Guskov. Guskov slaps on a guillotine! It’s over!

Result: Bogdan Guskov def. Billy Elekana via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:33

Photos: Bogdan Guskov def. Billy Elekana at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Guskov (17-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC), Elekana (7-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Division: Light heavyweight

Broadcast: ESPNews/Disney+

Referee: Mike Beltran

Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira
Round 1 – Dawson takes the center of the cage. Wheel kick almost lands by Dawson. Leg kick by Ferreira. More leg kicks by Ferreira. Dawson shoots and takes down Ferreira. Three minutes left. Ferreira gets back to his feet, but being pressed against the cage. Dawson gets the takedown, almost gets the back, but Ferreira gets back up while in the clinch. Another takedown by Dawson. Dawson all over Ferreira here in the grappling. Not much damage. Dawson in Ferreira’s guard. Good shots by Dawson. And good upkicks by Ferreira! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Dawson.

Round 2 – Oh! Ferreira comes out firing! Good combo by the Brazilian. Dawson shoots for the takedown and Ferreira reverses him and ends on top. Good scramble here and they get back to their feet. Nice shots by Ferreira. Dawson shoots and gets the takedown. Not much going on here. The crowd boos. Short shots land by Dawson. Two minutes left. More short shots and control by Dawson. The crowd is not happy. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Dawson.

Round 3 – Dawson shoots for a takedown early and Ferreira stuffs it. Another takedown, but this time Dawson gets it. They get into a scramble with Ferreira threating with a leg lock. Dawson ends on top and the crowd boos. Short shots connect by Dawson. The referee stands them up due to lack of action. Oh! The two swing wild! Both connect! Dawson gets the takedown and back inside Ferreira’s guard. Two minutes left. Dawson with better quality ground-and-pound here. Dawson gets the back of Ferreira. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Dawson. Overall 30-27, Dawson.

Result: Grant Dawson def. Diego Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Photos: Grant Dawson def. Diego Ferreira at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Dawson (23-2-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC), Ferreira (19-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC)

Division: Lightweight

Broadcast: ESPNews/Disney+

Referee: Frank Trigg

Judging: Felicia Oh, Raphael Davis, Ron McCarthy 30-27.

Ailin Perez vs. Karol Rosa
Round 1 – Perez on the outside, Rosa on the inside. Nice right hand by Perez, as she closes the distance. Leg kick by Rosa. Big takedown by Perez! Short shots by Perez. Rosa recovers guard. Perez moves to halfguard. We’re halfway through the round. Rosa pushes off Perez and gets back to her feet. Rosa stuffs a takedown. Leg kick by Rosa. One, two by Perez. Rosa stuffs another takedown. Body shot by Rosa. One minute left. Spinning back fist lands for Perez. Leg kick by Rosa. One minute left. Slow pace so far. Good leg kicks by Rosa. More kicks. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Perez.

Round 2 – Good one, two combo by Perez. A groin kick lands for Rosa. The bout is halted for a few seconds and it resumes. Perez closes the distance and presses Rosa against the cage. Rosa breaks free. Rosa stuffs a takedown by Perez. Body kick, then leg kick by Perez. Rosa with non-stop pressure. Three minutes left. Right-hand lands for Rosa. Hard leg kick by Rosa. A flying knee fails for Rosa and Perez turns that into a takedown. Perez in half guard. A little over a minute and a half left. Short shots land for Perez. More arm shots by Perez, nothing damageing, but keeping busy. Elbow by Perez. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Perez.

Round 3 – Nice combo by Rosa. Same dynamic: Rosa marches foward, Perez hovers on the outside. Hard low kick by Rosa. Three minutes left. More leg kicks by Rosa, Perez is feeling them. Perez closes the distance and presses Rosa against the cage. Rosa breaks free. Spining back fist attack by Perez. More nasty leg kicks by Rosa. Perez has a mouse above her left eye. They both trade leg kicks. Final minute. Spining back first lands for Perez! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Rosa. Overall 29-28, Perez.

Result: Ailin Perez def. Karol Rosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Recap:

Photos: Ailin Perez def. Karol Rosa at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Perez (12-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC), Rosa (18-7 MMA, 7-4 UFC)

Division: Women’s bantamweight

Broadcast: ESPN+

Referee: Mike Beltran

Judging: Sal D’Amato, Jonathan Romero 29-28. Chris Crail 30-27.

Muin Gafurov vs. Rinya Nakamura
Round 1 – Big swing by Gafurov almost connects. Leg kick by Nakamura. Oh! Big shots by Gafurov! Head kick connects by Gafurov. Body shot by Nakamura. So far no takedown attempts from Nakamura. We’re halfway through the round. Big left hook by Gafurov! Spinning wheel kick partly lands by Gafurov. Big shot by Gafurov throws Nakamura off balance. Gafurov dives in Nakamura’s guard and gains top control. One minute left. Gafurov maintains top position until the bell.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Gafurov.

Round 2 – Good straight left connects by Nakamura! Nakamura now pressing the action here. Oh! Big head kick connects for Gafurov! Gafurov now pressing the action. Oh! Big hook lands for Gafurov. Nakamura not doing much here – he’s not attempting a takedown or striking much. A left hand lands for Nakamura. Nakamura shoots and Gafurov stuffs his takedown. Two minutes left. Oh! Huge right hand knocks down Nakamura! Gafurov now gets Nakamura in a front headlock. One minute left. Knees to the head by Gafurov. More and more. Foot stomp by Gafurov. Back to striking. Leg kick by Gafurov. Big combo by Gafurov. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Gafurov.

Round 3 – Nakamura needs a finish here. Oh! Gafurov drops Nakamura again! Nakamura gets back to his feet. Great chin. Nakamura upping the pressure here. Leg kick by Gafurov. Sidekick knocks over Nakamura. Nasty leg kick by Gafurov. Three minutes left. Oh! Crazy scramble! Nakamura ends in half guard on top of Gafurov Short shots here and there by Nakamura. Nakamura going for a guillotine choke. Gafurov looks to be safe for now. Gafurov escapes! Gafurov gets back to his feet. 90 seconds left. Bog left hook lands for Gafurov. Nakamura pressuring, but a little too late. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Gafurov. Overall 30-27, Gafurov.

Result: Muin Gafurov def. Rinya Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Photos: Muin Gafurov def. Rinya Nakamura at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Gafurov (20-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC), Nakamura (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)

Division: Bantamweight

Broadcast: ESPN+

Referee: Jason Herzog

Judging: Chris Leben, Derek Cleary, Felicia Oh 30-27.

Bernardo Sopaj vs. Ricky Turcios
Round 1 – Sopaj immediately takes the center of the cage. Headkicks thrown and blocked by both fighters. Sopaj chasing and looking to cut the distance.Two leg kicks connect for Turcios. Another one. Two more leg kicks land for Turcios. Sopaj with a hard leg kicks of his own. Three minutes left. Big leg kick by Sopaj. Turcios now putting the pressure on Sopaj. He closes the distance and presses Sopaj against the cage.  Two minutes left. Sopaj breaks free. Turcios shoots, Sopaj defends, but Turcios presses Sopaj against the cage. Turcios gets the takedown! Sopaj reverses and ends on top. One minute left. Turcios working on a sweep. Big knee to the head by Sopaj, as Turcios got up against the fence. Sopaj with an elbow on the break. Big right hand by Sopaj! Turcios closes the distance. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Sopaj.

Round 2 – Sopaj comes out with pressure. Turcios looking a bit beat up. Hard leg kick by Sopaj! Two big shots by Sopaj! Turcions on the run. Sopaj is picking apart Turcios here. Turcios shoots, they scramble, and Sopaj finds his way back to his feet. Turcios pressing Sopaj against the cage. Sopaj breaks free and back to chasing Turcios. Knee to the body by Sopaj. Turcios with a couple of good combinations here. One minute left. Great pressure here by Turcios making the fight ugly. Big hooks by Sopaj! A couple more hooks by Sopaj. Turcios pressing here. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Sopaj.

Round 3 – Oh! Body kick by Sopaj drops Turcios. Sopaj all over him! Sopaj gets top control. Elbows by Sopaj! Turcios eats a huge knee as he gets back to his feet. He’s a bloody mess now. Sopaj pacing himself here on the attack.Another big knee to the head by Sopaj! What a chin on Turcios. Three minutes left. Leg kick by Sopaj. Turcios shoots, gets the takedown, jumps on Sopaj’s back, but falls over. Sopaj on top now. Two minutes left. Back on the feet. More big shots by Sopaj! Big leg kicks by Sopaj. Turcios is getting beat up here. Wheel kick lands by Sopaj! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Sopaj. Overall 30-27, Sopaj.

Result: Bernardo Sopaj def. Ricky Turcios via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Photos: Bernardo Sopaj def. Ricky Turcios at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Sopaj (12-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Turcios (13-5 MMA, 2-3 UFC)

Division: Bantamweight

Broadcast: ESPN+

Referee: Frank Trigg

Judging: Brian Tyler, Ron McCarthy 30-27. Felicia Oh 29-28.

Clayton Carpenter vs. Tagir Ulanbekov
Round 1 – Stuff jab lands for Carpenter early. Oh! Another shot connects. Hard leg kick by Carpenter. Another big leg kick by Carpenter. Ulanbekov shoots, presses Carpenter against the cage, but gets reversed. Ulanbekov reverses and now he presses Carpenter. Nice takedown by Ulanbekov! Three minutes left. Good elbows by Carpenter. Ulanbekov answers back with elbows of his own. Ulanbekov maintaining control in guard. More short shots by Ulanbekov. Carpenter pushes off Ulanbekov and gets back to his feet. One minute left. Leg kicks by Carpenter. Jab by Ulanbekov. One, two connects for Ulanbekov. They clinch and the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Ulanbekov.

Round 2 – Both connect early here. Left hook lands clean for Carpenter. Ulanbekov with two straight lefts. Carpenter catches a kick of Ulanbekov’s and takes him down to the ground. Carpenter working from half guard. A couple of shots land for Carpenter. Ulanbekov scrambles out! We’re halfway through the round. Ulanbekov shoots and Carpenter sprawls on him. Ulanbekov contines to chain wrestle and gets the fight to the ground. Ulanbekov working from guard. Short shots here and there by Ulanbekov. The crowd is booing and referee is calling for more action. More short shots by Ulanbekov. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Ulanbekov.

Round 3 – Looks like Carpenter needs a finish. Oh! Hard right hand by Ulanbekov! Jabs by Ulanbekov. Carpenter with a hard left kick and then a left hand. Carpenter closes the distance and presses Ulanbekov against the cage. Three minutes left. Carpenter working on the takedown, but unable to get it. Ulanbekov reverses the position and now he presses Carpenter against the cage. Big takedown for Ulanbekov! One and a half minutes left. Good control here by Ulanbekov, but not much damage. Ulanbekov advances to side control. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Ulanbekov. Overall 30-27, Ulanbekov.

Result: Tagir Ulanbekov def. Clayton Carpenter via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Photos: Tagir Ulanbekov def. Clayton Carpenter at UFC 311: Best photos

Records: Ulanbekov (16-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC), Carpenter (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC)

Division: Flyweight

Broadcast: ESPN+

Referee: Blake Grice

Judging: Brian Tyler, Raphael Davis 30-27. Jonathan Romero 29-28.

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