Despite the continuing wildfire disaster in Los Angeles, the highly awaited rematch of the lightweight championship between Islam Makhachev (26-1-0) and Arman Tsarukyan (22-3-0) is scheduled to go place this weekend as the main event at UFC 311 in Inglewood, California.
In April 2019, the two fighters had their first encounter, and Makhachev came out on top in a tight battle. With Tsarukyan seeking retribution and Makhachev defending his championship to a legendary standard, this rematch promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Makhachev has been on a roll since then, reaching one of the top mixed martial artists pound-for-pound and enjoying a winning run of fourteen fights. Charles Oliveira and Alexander Volkanovski are just two of the great fighters who Makhachev has defeated thanks to his unflappable demeanour, pinpoint punching, and expert wrestling.
On the other hand, Tsarukyan has been fighting his way up the lightweight division, and he has already defeated Damir Ismagulov and Mateusz Gamrot, two strong opponents. Determined to exact revenge and win UFC gold, he has an unstoppable combination of speed and versatility.
Here are all the details you require regarding Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan bout.
| Islam Makhachev | Lightweight | Arman Tsarukyan |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname | Ahalkalakets | |
| 26-1-0 | Record | 22-3-0 |
| 5′ 10″ | Height | 5′ 7″ |
| 155 lbs | Weight | 156 lbs |
| 70,5″ | Reach | 72,5″ |
| Eagles MMA | Team | American Top Team |
| Russia | Country | Armenia |
Co-Main Event: Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov
In the co-main event, the excitement escalates as UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili (18-4) defends his title against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0).
Dvalishvili, known as “The Machine,” secured the title in 2024 with a commanding victory against Sean O’Malley. His unyielding speed and flawless grappling establish him as one of the most formidable competitors in the division.
Nurmagomedov, a cousin of the legendary Khabib, remains undefeated and is regarded as one of the most promising talents in MMA. His dynamic striking and sambo background present a formidable challenge to the reigning champion.
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 Start Time
The highly anticipated showdown is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the cutting-edge Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Here’s what you need to know about the UFC 311 broadcast details:
United States / Canada
- Early Prelims: January 18, 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT)
- Prelims: January 18, 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
- Main Card: January 18, 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT)
United Kingdom
- Early Prelims: January 18, 11 p.m. GMT
- Prelims: January 19, 1 a.m. GMT
- Main Card: January 19, 3 a.m. GMT
Australia
- Early Prelims: January 19, 10 a.m. AEDT
- Prelims: January 19, 12 a.m. AEDT
- Main Card: January 19, 2 p.m. AEDT
Main card
- Islam Makhachev (C) vs. Arman Tsarukyan; UFC Lightweight title fight
- Merab Dvalishvili (C) vs. Umar Nurmagomedov; UFC Bantamweight title fight
- Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill; Light Heavyweight
- Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano; Lightweight
- Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder; Middleweight
Prelims
- Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos; Bantamweight
- Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac; Heavyweight
- Bogdan Guskov vs. Billy Elekana; Light Heavyweight
- Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira; Lightweight
Early prelims
• Zachary Reese vs. Azamat Bekoev; Middleweight
• Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez; Women’s Bantamweight
• Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin Gafurov; Bantamweight
• Ricky Turcios vs. Bernardo Sopaj; Bantamweight
• Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Clayton Carpenter; Flyweight
Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan Live Stream and TV Channel
United States: ESPN+ (PPV): UFC 311’s main card is available exclusively through ESPN+ Pay-Per-View. Fans can purchase the PPV for $79.99 (price subject to change) with an active ESPN+ subscription. Early Prelims and Prelims: Stream live on ESPN+ or watch prelims on ESPNews.
United Kingdom: TNT Sports: Fans in the UK can watch UFC 311 live on TNT Sports, with streaming available on the Discovery+ app.
Canada: TSN and UFC Fight Pass: Canadian fans can watch the prelims on TSN and the main card via UFC Fight Pass or through PPV providers.
Australia: Kayo Sports and Main Event: In Australia, the UFC 311 main card is available via Kayo Sports Main Event. The early prelims and prelims can also be streamed on UFC Fight Pass.