The first numbered event of 2025 for the world’s leading mixed martial arts company will take place next weekend with a card that is expected to drive fans wild with UFC 311, which will feature two equally intense title fights, with Islam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano and Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov.
The event is scheduled for next Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the home of the Los Angeles Clippers. So far, the UFC has not reported any last-minute changes due to the California wildfires.
In the main event, there will be a rematch in which Makhachev (26-1) will put his lightweight title on the line against Tsarukyan (22-3), following their first meeting in the octagon in 2019, which was the Armenian’s UFC debut and was won by the Dagestani.
Makhachev is considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, but he will have a tough challenge to prove it against Tsarukyan, in what will be the fourth defense of his title, while in the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili (18-4) and Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0), promise to leave the octagon red hot when they fight for the bantamweight belt.
What date is the Makhachev vs Moicano fight at UFC 311?
The event will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2025.
Where is UFC 311 Makhachev vs Moicano fight?
This stellar UFC event will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
What time is the Makhachev vs Moicano fight at UFC 311?
In the US, the event will start at 20:00 ET/17:00 PT, with the preliminary fights, while the main fight is scheduled around 22:00 ET/19:00 PT
Where to watch Makhachev vs Moicano UFC 311 fight on TV and online?
You can follow the function through ESPN+ PPV or UFC Fight Pass
UFC 311 Makhachev vs Moicano full card
Main card
- #C Islam Makhachev (26-1-0) vs. #1 Renato Moicano (22-3-0)
- #C Merab Dvalishvili (18-4-0) vs. #2 Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0-0)
- #2 Jiri Prochazka (30-5-1) vs. #3 Jamahal Hill (12-2-0)
- #9 Beneil Dariush (22-6-1) vs. #10 Renato Moicano (20-5-1)
- Kevin Holland (26-12-0) vs. Reinier de Ridder (18-2-0)
Preliminaries
- Billy Elekana (7-1-0) vs. #13 Bogdan Guskov (16-3-0)
- Payton Talbott (9-0-0) vs. Raoni Barcelos (18-5-0)
- #6 Jailton Almeida (21-3-0) vs. #7 Serghei Spivac (17-4-0)
- Zachary Reese (8-1-0) vs. Sedriques Dumas (10-2-0)
Fight Pass Prelims
- Grant Dawson (22-2-1) vs. Diego Ferreira (19-5-0)
- #9 Karol Rosa (18-6-0) vs. #13 Ailin Perez (11-2-0)
- Rinya Nakamura (9-0-0) vs. Muin Gafurov (19-6-0)
- Ricky Turcios (13-4-0) vs. Benardo Sopaj (11-3-0)
- #11 Tagir Ulanbekov (16-2-0) vs. Clayton Carpenter (8-0-0)
Why the Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan Fight Was Cancelled
The highly anticipated rematch between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 was canceled due to Tsarukyan’s withdrawal caused by a significant back injury.
This unforeseen development led the UFC to enlist Renato Moicano as a replacement to face Makhachev in the main event.
Tsarukyan expressed his regret over the difficult decision to withdraw, thanking the UFC and fans for their support and looking forward to future opportunities.
Despite the last-minute change, UFC 311 proceeded with Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Moicano, maintaining the event’s excitement for fans.