It’s time to get the new year started off right in the UFC. The promotion kicks off its 2025 PPV schedule on Saturday night with a pair of thrilling title fights along with some exciting matchups with former champions in action. UFC 311 lands at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev looking to defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan and bantamweight king Merab Davlishvili looking to defend against Umar Nurmagomedov.
Tsarukyan’s UFC debut came on short notice against Makahchev in April 2019. Tsarukyan impressed in a Fight of the Night unanimous decision loss to Makahchev, a fighter already tabbed as a future UFC champion. Nearly six years later, Makhachev sits atop the lightweight division and Tsarukyan is its top contender.
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov’s influence is all over the UFC 311 poster. His pupil and teammate Makhachev headlines the card, and his cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov, seeks to bring another title to the family in the co-main event. Nurmagomedov challenges Dvalishvili in the latter’s first title defense at bantamweight.
Other must-see fights at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California include former light heavyweight champions Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill, and lightweight contenders Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano. Expect appearances by rising contenders Reiner de Ridder, Payton Talbott and Rinya Nakamura.
It is worth noting that the event is taking place in the greater Los Angeles area, which has been devastated by deadly wildfires. Numerous sporting events were postponed or moved out of the area for precautionary reasons, including the NFL Wild Card game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings. There has been no announcement or indication from the promotion that the event is in danger of being moved or postponed.
Below is the complete fight card for UFC 311 along with the latest odds. Check back all week for the latest news, features and other content around this massive event.
UFC 311 fight card, odds
- Islam Makhachev (c) -440 vs. Arman Tsarukuyan +340, lightweight title
- Umar Nurmagomedov -370 vs. Merab Dvalishvili (c) +215, bantamweight title
- Jiri Prochazka -110 vs. Jamahal Hill -110, light heavyweights
- Renato Moicano -235 vs. Beneil Dariush +195, lightweights
- Kevin Holland -145 vs. Reiner de Ridder +120, middleweights
- Bogdan Guskov -165 vs. Johnny Walker +140, light heavyweights
- Payton Talbott -1200 vs. Raoni Barcelos +750, bantamweights
- Jailton Almeida -350 vs. Sergehi Spivac +275, heavyweights
- Zachary Reese -275 vs. Sedriques Dumas +225, middleweights
- Grant Dawson -330 vs. Diego Ferreira +260, lightweights
- Karol Rosa -190 vs. Ailin Perez +160, women’s bantamweights
- Rinya Nakamura -420 vs. Muin Gafurov +320, bantamweights
- Benardo Sopaj -370 vs. Ricky Turcios +290, bantamweights
- Tagir Ulanbekov -275 vs. Clayton Carpenter +225, flyweights
UFC 311 info
- Date: Jan. 18
- Location: Intuit Dome — Inglewood, California
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET (Main card)
- How to watch: ESPN+ PPV
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