This Saturday, Los Angeles plays host to one of the most anticipated combat sports events in recent years in UFC 311. Headlining this massive show is none other than the promotion’s pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev and one of the lightweight division’s most entertaining names in Renato Moicano.
Makhachev Could Eclipse Promotional Record at UFC 311
Standing on the cusp of becoming the best 155-lb fighter in company history, Makhachev has the chance to break the current record for most title defenses at lightweight with four in a row if he turns away his latest challenger. Having strung together a massive four fight win streak, Moicano faces his toughest test to date as he fills in on short notice against Makhachev after Arman Tsarukyan was forced off the card due to injury.
UFC 311 Co-Main Event
Before that, however, reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili will attempt to hand Umar Nurmagomedov his first ever defeat. Seizing the belt from Sean O’Malley at UFC 306, the Georgian-born wrestler dominated his American foe en route to a comfortable unanimous decision victory. Going largely untested over the course of his tenure in the promotion, Nurmagomedov earned his second main event showdown after an August victory in Abu Dhabi versus long-time 135-lb contender Cory Sandhagen.
More Bouts On the UFC 311 Main Card
For the rest of the bouts on the main card, two former light heavyweight title holders Jiří Procházka and Jamahal Hill battle it out in a sure-fire Fight of the Night winner. Then, Jailton Almeida attempts halt the ascent of Serghei Spivac. Finally, fan-favorite Kevin Holland welcomes previous ONE Championship double champion Reinier de Ridder to his first UFC pay-per-view event.
UFC 311 Betting Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL) with Bellator MMA, ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL and Bellator MMA see picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains. Staff picks in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.
Find our UFC 311 picks and fight odds below.
UFC 311 betting predictions and staff picks
Kevin Holland -108
Vs.
Reinier de Ridder -112
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: De Ridder by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Holland by Submission
Michael DeSantis: Holland by round two Technical Knockout
Andrew Benjamin: De Ridder by second round Submission
Frazer Krohn: Holland by Unanimous Decision
Paul Browne: Holland by Unanimous Decision
Julio Monteros Jr.: Holland by Submission
Staff picking Holland: 5
Staff picking de Ridder: 2
Jailton Almeida -470
Vs.
Serghei Spivac +360
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Almeida by first round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Spivac by by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Almeida by Unanimous Decision
Julio Monteros Jr.: Spivac by by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Almeida: 2
Staff picking Spivac: 2
Jamahal Hill -135
Vs.
Jiří Procházka +114
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Hill by first round Technical Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Hill by third round Technical Knockout
Michael DeSantis: Procházka by second round Technical Knockout
Andrew Benjamin: Procházka by second round Technical Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Procházka by third round Technical Knockout
Paul Browne: Procházka by Unanimous Decision
Julio Monteros Jr.: Hill by third round Knockout
Staff picking Hill: 3
Staff picking Procházka: 4
Umar Nurmagomedov -270
Vs.
Merab Dvalishvili +220
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Nurmagomedov by Unanimous Decision Drew Zuhosky: Nurmagomedov by Unanimous Decision Michael DeSantis: Dvalishvili by Split Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Dvalishvili by Split Decision
Frazer Krohn: Nurmagomedov by Unanimous Decision
Paul Browne: Dvalishvili by Unanimous Decision
Julio Monteros Jr.: Nurmagomedov by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Nurmagomedov: 4
Staff picking Dvalishvili: 3
Islam Makhachev -800
Vs.
Renato Moicano +550
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Makhachev by Unanimous Decision Drew Zuhosky: Makhachev by Unanimous Decision
Michael DeSantis: Makhachev by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Makhachev by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Makhachev by Unanimous Decision
Paul Browne: Makhachev by Unanimous Decision
Julio Monteros Jr.: Makhachev by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Makhachev: 7
Staff picking Moicano: 0
