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UFC 311 Faces Uncertainty Due to California Wildfires

The event, set for January 18 in Los Angeles, may move to Las Vegas as wildfires threaten the area.

Overview

  • UFC 311, featuring Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan, is scheduled for January 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
  • The event marks a historic milestone for the UFC with the 8,000th bout in its history set to take place on the card.
  • Ongoing wildfires in Southern California, burning over 37,000 acres, have raised concerns about air quality and public safety near the venue.
  • Dana White has confirmed a contingency plan to relocate the event to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas if conditions worsen.
  • Despite the challenges, the UFC has not announced any delays or changes, and ticket holders have been assured the event is proceeding as planned for now.