One of MMA’s biggest stars, Islam Makhachev, is about to ignite the year with a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan that has been eagerly awaited by fans. This epic showdown will unfold at UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, marking the commencement of the first UFC pay-per-view card of 2025.
Five years after their first epic clash, Makhachev and Tsarukyan are set to step into the octagon once again, this time with the prestigious UFC lightweight title on the line. In their previous bout, Makhachev emerged victorious by unanimous decision, a fight that many critics hailed as his most challenging. Makhachev boasts an impressive record of 26-1, including 14 consecutive wins. Notably, Makhachev has remained undefeated for nine years, a testament to his dominance in the sport.
Tsarukyan heads into the rematch against Makhachev with a 22-3 overall record and riding on a four-fight win streak, with his last win being his lone fight of 2024 against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309.
UFC 311 will also feature a Bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov, along with other notable matchups. Here’s how to ensure you don’t miss any of the action.
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When does Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 fight start?
The Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan main card consists of five fights and will begin at 10 p.m. ET. The main event between Makhachev and Tsarukyan is expected to have a walk-in time of about 12:30 a.m. ET, based on an estimate of the preceding fights. However, the duration of the card will impact when Makhachev and Tsarukyan actually start.
How to stream UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 fight
Fans who want to watch the fight from the comfort of their homes can stream the event on ESPN+ pay-per-view, which will be hosting its first MMA card of the year on the platform. This option allows viewers across the country to enjoy the fight for $80.
Fans can watch the UFC 311 Early Prelims and Prelims on FX, Disney+, and ESPN+.
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UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 fight: Date, time and streaming
- Date: January 18, 2025
- Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET
- Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan ring walk (approximately): 12:30 a.m. ET
- TV: Not available on TV
- Streaming: ESPN+ PPV
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 card
*Full card according to ESPN.
Main card:
- Lightweight – Main Event: Title Fight: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan
- Bantamweight – Title Fight: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
- Light Heavyweight: Jiří Procházka vs. Jamahal Hill
- Lightweight:
- Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano
- Middleweight:
- Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder
Prelims
- Bantamweight: Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos
- Heavyweight: Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac
- Light Heavyweight: Bogdan Guskov vs. Billy Elekana
- Lightweight: Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira
Early Prelims
- Middleweight: Zachary Reese vs. Azamat Bekoev
- Women’s Bantamweight: Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez
- Bantamweight: Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin Gafurov
- Bantamweight: Ricky Turcios vs. Bernardo Sopaj
- Flyweight: Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Clayton Carpenter
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