UFC 311 has proven to be a star-studded affair, with a mix of fighters and celebrities gracing the event to witness the action live.
Among the first to be spotted were Belal Muhammad and WWE star CM Punk. Michael Chandler also made his way to the venue and was spotted in the front row enjoying the action.
The UFC community was further represented by light heavyweight champion and fan favorite Alex Pereira. The UFC also announced Pereria’s next fight during the pay-per-view broadcast. The Brazilian will take on Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313 on March 8 in Las Vegas.
Fans were also thrilled to see Charles Oliveira along with several other fighters whose identities have added to the event’s draw. Outside the usual MMA faces, the event attracted some high-profile names from the entertainment industry.
Actor Mel Gibson, a seasoned UFC fan, was seen enjoying the fights. Anthony Kiedis, lead vocalist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and another regular at UFC events, added to the glamour of the night. Nick Khan, the president of WWE who also sits on TKO’s board of directors, enjoyed the action cage side.
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Belal Muhammad and CM Punk are in attendance at #UFC311 tonight! 🔥
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) January 19, 2025
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Michael Chandler in the house for #UFC311
— FEDZ_MMA (@Fedzmma) January 19, 2025
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CHAMA IN THE BUILDING 🗿 #UFC311 pic.twitter.com/t7XIc4x1Nc
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 19, 2025
Fighters are out in LA watching #UFC311 tonight! 👊
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2025
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CM PUNK IS HERE AT #UFC311
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) January 19, 2025
THE AURA IS OFF THE CHARTS
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ufc fighter added : anthony "RHCP" Kiedis pic.twitter.com/i22cuACrlj
— You're RNR Star So I (@lullaboyy) January 19, 2025
Reinier de Ridder opened the main card with a dominant first-round rear-naked choke submission against Kevin Holland. Jailton Almeida followed with a late first-round TKO over Serghei Spivac. Jiri Prochazka triumphed in an action-packed bout, securing a third-round TKO against Jamahal Hill.
In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defeated Umar Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision, handing the Dagestani his first career loss. Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev secured his fourth title defense with a first-round D’Arce choke submission win over late replacement Renato Moicano. The lightweight king now stands one win away from tying Anderson Silva’s UFC record for consecutive victories in the UFC.