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UFC 311: Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov and Makhachev Rematch!

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Summary

Dvalishvili Defends Title

UFC 311 is set for January 18, 2025, in Inglewood, California, where bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will face off against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. Despite battling training injuries, Dvalishvili exudes confidence. Fans are also buzzing over the highly anticipated rematch for the lightweight title between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.

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Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan

UFC 311 is set to ignite excitement on January 18, 2025, in Inglewood, California, with a thrilling rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and contender Arman Tsarukyan, who Makhachev bested in 2019. The co-main event promises to be equally electrifying, featuring bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili facing off against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov.

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Historical Context

UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, in Inglewood, California, marks a pivotal moment in the sport's evolution. Since its controversial inception in 1993, the UFC has transformed from "human cockfighting" to a regulated sport, introducing weight classes and safety protocols, shaping today's competitive landscape.

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Dvalishvili Defends Title

UFC 311 is set for January 18, 2025, in Inglewood, California, where bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will face off against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. Despite battling training injuries, Dvalishvili exudes confidence. Fans are also buzzing over the highly anticipated rematch for the lightweight title between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.

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