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Merab Dvalishvili Earns Highest Reported Fighter Payout
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 18: Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia reacts after a decision victory … [+]
Tonight’s UFC 311 fight card was the first pay-per-view event of the year for the MMA promotion. Despite losing its initially scheduled main event on weigh-in day, UFC 311 delivered its fair share of excitement and entertaining fights. The most eagerly anticipated bouts on the card saw UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili retain their titles in the main event and co-main event. Below, we look at disclosed fighter pay for the UFC 311 fight card.
Somewhat surprisingly, the challenger in the main event, Renato Moicano, earned a higher reported payout than the defending lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
The main card for UFC 311 streamed on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. UFC 311 took place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Click here for our full breakdown of the UFC 311 fight card.
UFC 311 Disclosed Fighter Pay:
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 18: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after a submission victory … [+]
Islam Makhachev: $200,000 (no win bonus)
Renato Moicano: $250,000 (no win bonus)
Merab Dvalishvili: $500,000 (no win bonus)
Umar Nurmagomedov: $100,000 (no win bonus)
Jiri Prochazka: $250,000 ($200,000 plus $50,000 win bonus)
Jamahal Hill: $200,000
Kevin Holland: $250,000
Reinier de Ridder: $210,000 ($105,000 plus $105,000 win bonus)
Jailton Almeida: $220,000 ($110,000 plus $110,000 win bonus)
Serghei Spivac: $100,000
Payton Talbott: $43,000
Raoni Barcelos: $96,000 ($48,000 plus $48,000 win bonus)
Bogdan Guskov: $86,000 ($43,000 plus $43,000 win bonus)
Billy Elekana: $12,000
Grant Dawson: $212,000 ($106,000 plus $106,000 win bonus)
Diego Ferreira: $100,000
Zachary Reese: $30,000
Azamat Bekoev: $24,000 ($12,000 plus $12,000 win bonus)
Karol Rosa: $75,000
Ailin Perez: $72,000 ($36,000 plus $36,000 win bonus)
Rinya Nakamura: $26,000
Muin Gafurov: $28,000 ($14,000 plus $14,000 win bonus)
Ricky Turcios: $28,000
Bernardo Sopai: $24,000 ($12,000 plus $12,000 win bonus)
Tagir Ulanbekov: $72,000 ($36,000 plus $36,000 win bonus)
Clayton Carpenter: $28,000
*Via MMA Fighting from the California State Athletic Commission
UFC 311 Fight Card Results
Inglewood, CA – January 18: Islam Makhachev (red) battles Renato Moicano (blue) during their bout at … [+]
UFC 311 Pay-Per-View Card Results
Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano via submission at 4:05 of Round 1 (D’Arce choke)
Merab Dvalishvili defeats Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Jiří Procházka defeats Jamahal Hill via TKO at 3:01 of Round 3 (Punches to head on ground)
Jailton Almeida defeats Serghei Spivac via TKO at 4:53 of Round 1 (Punches to head from back control)
Reinier de Ridder defeats Kevin Holland via submission at 3:31 of Round 1 (Rear-naked choke)
UFC 311 Fight Card Prelims Results
Raoni Barcelos defeats Payton Talbott via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Azamat Bekoev defeats Zach Reese via knockout at 3:04 of Round 1 (Strikes to head on ground)
Bogdan Guskov defeats Billy Elekana via submission at 3:33 of Round 2 (Guillotine choke)
Grant Dawson defeats Diego Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)
UFC 311 Fight Card Early Prelims Results
Ailín Pérez defeats Karol Rosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Muin Gafurov defeats Rinya Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)
Benardo Sopaj defeats Ricky Turcios via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Tagir Ulanbekov defeats Clayton Carpenter via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
UFC 311 Results: Islam Makhachev Vs. Renato Moicano
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 18: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after a submission victory … [+]
In the main event, Islam Makhachev made short work of his late replacement foe, Renato Moicano.
Makhachev had no reason to accept a late replacement outside of the willingness to fight and earn a paycheck. The fight was an enormous risk for the defending champion as he was riding a 14-fight winning streak and tied with BJ Penn, Benson Henderson, and his coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov, for the most title fight wins in UFC history with four. Simply put, Makhachev had much to lose against a fighter he had not trained for and who was essentially on a freeroll in the lightweight title fight.
Makhachev took the fight and rolled over the overmatched Moicano, the No. 10 ranked fighter in the official UFC lightweight rankings, with ease.
It won’t be a surprise if the UFC turns around and books him against Arman Tsarukyan, the man he was scheduled to face at UFC 311 before a back injury knocked him from the contest.
UFC 311 Results: Merab Dvalishvili Vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 18: Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia celebrates his victory over Umar … [+]
The evening’s co-main event delivered one of the best bantamweight fights in UFC history. In that matchup, the champ, Merab Dvalishvili, entered the bout as a noticeable betting underdog to the challenger, Umar Nurmagomedov.
In one of the most grueling fights inside the Octagon, Dvalishvili put a pace on Nurmagomedov that the challenger could not sustain. Dvalishvili’s cardio is otherwordly. Facing him must be like running a marathon uphill with a 50-pound backpack full of constantly shifting liquid with tape over your mouth and one nostril. He puts fighters off balance in every way and never gives his opponents a chance to rest or reset. Nurmagomedov did well over the first three rounds, but he could not sustain that pace over a five-round fight, which cost him his unbeaten record.
However, with the high quality of the UFC 311 co-main event, it would not be surprising to see the UFC decide to run it back, for Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov are head and shoulders above the rest of the UFC bantamweight division.
California is one of the few remaining athletic commissions that discloses reported UFC fighter pay.
Merab Dvalishvili Earns Highest Reported Fighter Payout at UFC eventMerab Dvalishvili, the Georgian mixed martial artist, recently earned the highest reported fighter payout at a UFC event. Dvalishvili’s impressive performance in his latest fight not only secured him a victory but also a substantial paycheck.
The exact amount of Dvalishvili’s payout has not been disclosed, but sources confirm that it exceeds the usual earnings of fighters at his level. This significant increase in payout reflects the UFC’s recognition of Dvalishvili’s talent and dedication to the sport.
Fans and fellow fighters alike have praised Dvalishvili for his hard work and perseverance, and this substantial payout serves as a testament to his success in the octagon. As Dvalishvili continues to climb the ranks in the UFC, it is clear that his financial rewards are following suit.
Congratulations to Merab Dvalishvili on his highest reported fighter payout, and we look forward to seeing more of his impressive performances in the future.
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#Merab #Dvalishvili #Earns #Highest #Reported #Fighter #PayoutFootage shows Khabib Nurmagomedov’s live reaction to cousin losing against Merab Dvalishvili
Khabib Nurmagomedov looked distraught after the UFC 311 co-main event.
The Russian MMA legend was on corner duty and guided lightweight champion Islam Makhachev to a resounding win over Renato Moicano in the UFC 311 headliner.
In the first fight of the evening, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s other teammate, Tagir Ulanbekov, had Joe Rogan in stitches during his unanimous decision win over Clayton Carpenter.
However, Umar Nurmagomedov failed to make it three victories out of three fights for the team.
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Viral footage shows gutted Khabib Nurmagomedov
Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili lost the first two rounds on the judge’s scorecards before using his world-class cardio to mount a sensational come-from-behind victory.
Ultimately, ‘The Machine’ picked up a unanimous decision to defend his 135lb title for the first time since outpointing Sean O’Malley to become a champion at UFC 306 last September.
As the 48–47, 48–47, and 49–46 scorecards were being read out, a fan in the UFC 311 crowd locked their camera on Khabib, who looked extremely anxious.
The 29-0 former champion held onto the Octagon fence and bowed his head as Bruce Buffer announced that his cousin had suffered the first defeat of his 19-fight MMA career.
At one point, Nurmagomedov covered his face before turning away from UFC boss Dana White in anger as he reacted to his team suffering a rare setback.
Khabib Nurmagomedov issues statement after UFC 311
On Sunday, Khabib Nurmagomedov shared some thoughts on his ‘rough night’ at California’s Intuit Dome.
“Had a rough night last night as I expected,” he wrote on Instagram.
“[Islam] has once again proven that he is the best in the world right now, and I am very happy for him and the journey he has taken in this sport, in the history of mixed martial arts, very few fighters have achieved what he has achieved. Keep working my brother, this is not the limit.
“[Umar] keep your head up Junior, yesterday you showed that you are one of the best in the world, at the moment we have something to work on, we will work on the mistakes and return to the title race.
“[Tagir] did a good job and made me very happy, but I know he can do even better, this year we need to win a couple more fights. Don’t forget about our target, bro.”
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Khabib Nurmagomedov, the retired UFC lightweight champion, is known for his unwavering support for his fellow fighters, especially those from his native Dagestan. So when his cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov, faced off against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 272, all eyes were on Khabib to see his live reaction.Footage from the event captured Khabib’s intense emotions as he watched Umar battle it out in the Octagon. The tension was palpable as the two fighters exchanged blows, but unfortunately for Khabib, his cousin ultimately fell short against the tough opponent.
Despite the disappointment evident on Khabib’s face, he remained a pillar of support for Umar, offering words of encouragement and consolation after the fight. This display of loyalty and camaraderie further solidified Khabib’s reputation as not only a formidable fighter but also a true friend and mentor to those in his fighting community.
As the footage circulates online, fans are once again reminded of the deep bonds that exist within the MMA world and the unwavering dedication that fighters like Khabib have for their teammates and family members.
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