UFC 311 is the first PPV of 2025. It features a jam-packed event, highlighted by the main and co-main events for the lightweight and bantamweight championships. Find everything you need to know about UFC 311, including the date, time, fight card, and more.
UFC 311 is set to ignite the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California this Saturday, marking the promotion’s first pay-per-view event of 2025. The card is headlined by a highly anticipated lightweight title rematch between champion Islam Makhachev and challenger Arman Tsarukyan13. Makhachev, who narrowly defeated Tsarukyan in their 2019 encounter, enters as the favorite, but Tsarukyan’s impressive streak has many believing an upset could be in the making.
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The co-main event features an equally compelling bantamweight title clash, with champion Merab Dvalishvili defending against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov13. This bout adds an intriguing dynamic to the night, as Nurmagomedov aims to join his teammate Makhachev as a UFC champion.
The main card is further stacked with exciting matchups, including a light heavyweight showdown between former champions Jiří Procházka and Jamahal Hill, and a lightweight battle between veteran Beneil Dariush and the surging Renato Moicano. With a mix of title fights, potential contender bouts, and rising stars like Payton Talbott on the undercard, UFC 311 promises to deliver an action-packed night of fights that will set the tone for the year ahead in MMA.
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How to Watch UFC 311
- 🥊 UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan
- 📅 Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- 🕙 Time: 10:00 pm ET
- 🏟 Location: Intuit Dome | Los Angeles, CA
- 📺 TV Channel: ESPN+ PPV
- 📊 UFC Stats: Makhachev 26-1 | Tsarukyan 22-3
- 🎲 UFC Odds: Makhachev (-425) | Tsarukyan (+330)
UFC 311 PPV Cost
UFC fans looking to catch the promotion’s first pay-per-view of 2025 will need to budget carefully for UFC 311. The event will cost $79.99 on ESPN+ for the standard PPV purchase. However, early birds can snag a $10 discount, bringing the price down to $70 if they buy before Monday, January 13th. For those wanting a more comprehensive package, ESPN+ is offering a bundle that includes the annual subscription and PPV for $134.98. International viewers have alternative options, with UK fans able to stream through TNT Sports on discovery+ Premium for £29.99. The event promises high-stakes action, headlined by Islam Makhachev versus Arman Tsarukyan, making the price tag potentially worth every penny.
UFC 311 Ticket Prices
UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, is shaping up to be a hot ticket for MMA fans. The event, headlined by the lightweight title rematch between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan, offers a wide range of pricing options. Budget-conscious fans can snag seats starting at $398, while those seeking a premium experience can expect to shell out up to a staggering $24,801 for top-tier tickets.
The average ticket price hovers around $2,290, reflecting the high-profile nature of this card. For those looking to get closer to the action, floor seats are commanding prices in the $600 to $800 range. VIP packages, which include perks like premium seating and access to the ceremonial weigh-ins, are also available for die-hard fans willing to splurge.
This significant price disparity highlights the event’s draw, with the cheapest tickets offering a chance to witness the spectacle live, while the most expensive promise an unparalleled, cage-side UFC experience.
UFC 311 Fight Card
The full UFC 311 fight card has been released with Islam Makhachev vs. Arnab Tsarukyan headlining this fight card.
There will be 14 fights in total, beginning with the preliminary card at 6:00 P.M. EST. Headlining the prelims is a light heavyweight matchup between veteran Johnny Walker and the surging Bogdan Guskov. Opening up the main card is a banger between two exciting middleweight Kevin Holland and Reinier de Ridder.
Then we have light heavyweight matchup between two former champions Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill. Up after that, is a great matchup in the lightweight division between two contenders Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano who are both looking to get their shot at the title with a potentially big victory in the first PPV of the year.
UFC 311 Main Card (ESPN+ PPV 10 P.M. ET)
- Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan
- Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
- Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano
- Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill
- Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder
UFC 311 Televised Preliminary Card (ESPN / ESPN+, 8 P.M. ET)
- Johnny Walker vs. Bogdan Guskov
- Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos
- Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac
- Zachary Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas
UFC 311 Early Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+, 6 P.M. ET)
- Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira
- Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez
- Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin Gafurov
- Ricky Turcios vs. Bernardo Sopai
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Clayton Carpenter
