The UFC kicks off 2025 with UFC 311 in California, featuring two title fights. Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch, while Umar Nurmagomedov challenges Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title. The event takes place on January 18th at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The UFC 's first major event of 2025 takes place in California on Saturday night. UFC 311 features a stacked card including two title fights.
The main event sees Islam Makhachev defend his lightweight title in a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan. They last fought six years ago when Makhachev got his hand raised. In the co-main event, Umar Nurmagomedov challenges Merab Dvalishvili for his bantamweight title. Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is expected to be in his cousin's corner, as well as the corner of Makhachev. READ MORE: Cliftonville bolster defensive options as they snap up FAI Cup winner When and where is UFC 311? UFC 311 is taking place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California on Saturday night, January 18.
What time does it start? The early prelims will start at 11pm UK time on Saturday night, with the regular prelims following at 1am on Sunday. The main card is then scheduled for 3am UK time on Sunday. How can I watch it? UFC 311 will be shown live on TNT Sports in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also streaming the fights. Discovery+ will also air the action in the UK. Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
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