UFC 311: An electric start to 2025
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Those into Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), you know what’s coming… one of the most anticipated fights of the year! UFC311 is set to start 2025 with a bang, delivering one of the most anticipated fight cards of the year. Slated for January 18 2025, the event promises to shake up Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, with two title fights and exciting matchups.
Reigning champion, Islam Makhachev, meets Arman Tsarukyan in a long-awaited rematch for the lightweight title. Makhachev has remained a force to be reckoned with in the division, maintaining his 14-fight winning streak. Meanwhile, Tsarukyan, coming from a dominant victory over former champion Charles Oliveira on 14 April 2024. With impressive victories on his resume, such as Beneil Dariush, Joaquim Silva and Damir Ismagulov.
The rematch gives Tsarukyan the opportunity to avenge his 2019 loss and etch his name in UFC history by dethroning one of the most dominant champions the sport has ever seen. For Makhachev, a win over Tsarukyan rids out another contender from his hit list, reaffirming his dominance and silencing any doubts about his place at the top of the lightweight division. Can Tsarukyan pull off the upset and claim the gold?
The main card also includes a title fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvilii. Exhilarating matchups await with former champs, Jiří Procházka versus Jamahal Hill in a light heavyweight showdown. Beneil Dariush is taking on Renato Moicano at lightweight. While Reinier de Ridder, the former ONE Championship two-division title holder faces Kevin Holland.
The main card’s star-studded lineup is guaranteed to excite, with its compelling storylines, UFC 311 promises electrifying moments with knockouts that will keep you on your toes. Fans can look to catch the action live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The main card is available from Sunday, January 19, starting at 11:00AM Singapore Time (SGT), while the early prelims are set to start at 7:00 AM SGT, followed by the prelims at 9:00 AM SGT.
