UFC 311 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting MMA events of the year, with a last-minute change that has elevated Renato Moicano into the main event against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Here’s everything U.K. fans need to know about this blockbuster fight night.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
- Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
- Main Card Start Time: 3 a.m. GMT
- Prelims Start Time: 1 a.m. GMT
- Estimated Main Event Time: 5 a.m. GMT
This event will see Makhachev defend his lightweight title against Moicano, who stepped in as a late replacement for Arman Tsarukyan due to injury. The fight is a massive opportunity for Moicano, who has been on an impressive run in the lightweight division.
How to Watch UFC 311 in the U.K.
Fans in the U.K. can catch UFC 311 live on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport). Here are the options:
- TNT Sports Monthly Subscription: £3.99/month via discovery+
- TNT Sports Annual Subscription: £39.99/year via discovery+
- For BT Broadband customers, TNT Sports can be added to contracts starting at £18/month.
The event can also be streamed via the TNT Sports app or website on compatible devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
Fight Card
Main Card (3 a.m. GMT)
- Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano – Lightweight Championship
- Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov – Bantamweight Championship
- Jiří Procházka vs. Jamahal Hill – Light Heavyweight Bout
- Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder – Middleweight Bout
- Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano – Lightweight Bout
Preliminary Card (1 a.m. GMT)
- Johnny Walker vs. Bogdan Guskov – Light Heavyweight Bout
- Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac – Heavyweight Bout
- Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos – Bantamweight Bout
- Zachary Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas – Middleweight Bout
Early Preliminary Card (Not Televised in the U.K.)
The early prelims feature several exciting matchups but will not be broadcast in the U.K.
Spotlight on Renato Moicano
Renato “Moicano” Carneiro has had an illustrious MMA career characterized by resilience and technical brilliance:
- Early Career Success: Moicano began his professional MMA journey undefeated in his first eight fights, winning the interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship via rear-naked choke submission.
- UFC Debut: He made his UFC debut on December 12, 2014, replacing Rony Jason on short notice and defeating Tom Niinimäki via submission.
- Submission Specialist: Known for his grappling expertise, Moicano has secured 10 of his 20 wins by submission.
- Recent Wins: In 2024, he defeated Drew Dober and Jalin Turner with dominant performances and followed up with a TKO victory over Benoît Saint Denis at UFC Fight Night 243.
- Fight Style: Moicano is celebrated for his calculated striking and elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills, making him a versatile threat in both stand-up and ground exchanges.
At age 35, Moicano enters UFC 311 as an underdog but brings experience and momentum into this career-defining title fight.
UFC 311 is set to deliver an unforgettable night of fights with high-stakes matchups across multiple divisions. For Renato Moicano, stepping into the main event against Islam Makhachev is both a challenge and an opportunity to etch his name into MMA history.Don’t miss this epic showdown; tune in live on TNT Sports starting at 1 a.m. GMT for the prelims and 3 a.m. GMT for the main card!