The UFC 311 is set to take place on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This event features two title fights and a stacked card with top-tier fighters ready to make a statement early in the year.
Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2
In the main event, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title for the fourth time against Arman Tsarukyan. This highly anticipated rematch follows their 2019 bout, where Makhachev emerged victorious. Both fighters have shown significant growth since their first clash, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown.
Co-Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
The co-main event features bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defending his title against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. This matchup promises an intense battle between two elite grapplers vying for supremacy in the division.
Other Key Fights
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Light Heavyweight: Jiří Procházka vs. Jamahal Hill
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Lightweight: Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano
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Middleweight: Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder
Fighters to Watch
This card also includes several notable fighters:
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Renato Moicano: The Brazilian lightweight faces Beneil Dariush in a pivotal matchup.
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Johnny Walker: Competes against Bogdan Guskov in the light heavyweight division.
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Raoni Barcelos: Matches up with Payton Talbott in a bantamweight clash.
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Jailton Almeida: Faces Serghei Spivac in a heavyweight showdown.
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Karol Rosa: Takes on Ailin Perez in the women’s bantamweight category.
Broadcast Details
The event begins at 6 PM PT with early prelims streaming live on UFC Fight Pass. The prelims start at 8 PM PT on ESPNEWS and ESPN+, and the main card kicks off at 10 PM PT, exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View.
What to Expect
UFC 311 is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling events of early 2025, featuring title fights, key divisional clashes, and rising stars. With multiple Brazilian fighters on the card, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the action-packed night.