UFC 311 Results: Almeida runs through Spivac, wins by TKO

Jailton Almeida delivered a commanding performance against Serghei Spivac at UFC 311, securing a first-round TKO victory in the lone heavyweight bout on the main card. The fight took place Saturday night at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Almeida (22-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) overcame an early takedown by Spivac (17-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) to claim victory at the 4:53 mark of Round 1. Though Spivac initially controlled the fight with ground strikes, Almeida quickly reversed the position, sweeping into full mount.

Spivac scrambled to escape but remained under constant threat as Almeida took his back. After regaining his footing, Spivac faced a barrage of heavy, precise strikes from Almeida, who forced him to the canvas. Almeida rained down punches until referee Jason Herzog stopped the fight.

Following his decisive win, Almeida called out former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane during his post-fight interview, signaling his intentions to compete against the division’s top contenders in 2025.

Almeida’s victory adds to an impressive UFC record, solidifying his position as a rising force in the heavyweight ranks. Speaking to the mma media after the fight, Almeida remained hopeful about being active in 2025. His intentions to fight for the heaveweight title in the near future were evident.