UFC 311 Set for January 18 with Two Title Fights Headlining

Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan, while Merab Dvalishvili faces Umar Nurmagomedov for the bantamweight belt.

UFC 311 will take place on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, featuring 14 fights, including two championship bouts at the top of the card.
The main event is a rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan, with Makhachev entering on a 14-fight win streak and Tsarukyan ranked No. 1 in the division.
The co-main event sees bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defend his title against undefeated contender Umar Nurmagomedov, with tensions escalating between the fighters leading up to the bout.
Dvalishvili has accused the UFC of barring him from its Performance Institute due to security concerns over his rivalry with Nurmagomedov, fueling further animosity between the two camps.
The event will also feature notable matchups such as Jiří Procházka vs. Jamahal Hill and Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano, with prelims and early prelims airing on ESPN platforms.