UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2: Date, Time & Match Card

It’s the lightweight rematch UFC fans have been waiting for. Watch UFC 311 on Saturday, January 18, 2025, as Islam Makhachev and Arman “Ahalkalakets” Tsarukyan battle it out in the octagon for the undisputed UFC lightweight title. 

Tsarukyan made his UFC debut against Makhachev in April 2019. Although Makhachev won that first bout in a unanimous decision, the Armenian newcomer put up an impressive fight. Now, nearly six years later, Tsarukyan is #1 in the UFC lightweight rankings with a 22-3-0 record and is looking for revenge at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. 

However, a win for Tsarukyan won’t be easy. Makhachev is at the top of the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings and is currently on a 14-fight win streak. With a 26-1-0 record, the Russian MMA fighter is looking to add another win against Tsarukyan to his impressive list of victories. 

In addition to Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2, the World Bantamweight title is also on the line at UFC 311 between Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, along with an epic lineup of other can’t-miss UFC bouts. Catch the prelims on ESPNEWS, Disney+ or ESPN+ and watch the main card live on PPV with DIRECTV. 

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UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 Date & Time

Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 will be held on Saturday, January 18, at the Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California. Watch the early prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT, the prelims at 8 p.m. PT/ 5 p.m. PT and the main card at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT. 

How to Watch UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 

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• Main Card: live on PPV
• Prelims: ESPNEWS/Disney+/ESPN+
• Early Prelims: Disney+/ESPN+ 

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Islam Makhachev Stats

Nickname: n/a

Country: Russia 

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 10” 

Weight: 155 lbs. 

Weight Class: Lightweight 

Stance: Southpaw

Reach: 70.5”  

Arman Tsarukyan Stats

Nickname: Ahalkalakets

Country: Armenia 

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7” 

Weight: 156 lbs.

Weight Class: Lightweight 

Stance: Orthodox 

Reach:  72.5” 

H2: What Happened in the First Fight Between Makhachev and Tsarukyan?

The two first faced off on April 20, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 149 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Makhachev won in a unanimous decision. You can rewatch the full fight of Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 1 below to get pumped for the UFC 311 rematch. 

UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 Fight Card

Get ready for an epic lineup of bouts at UFC 311. Check out the full fight card below. 

Main Card

Lightweight: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan

Bantamweight: 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 

Light Heavyweight: Johnny Walker vs. Bogdan Guskov

Bantamweight: Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos

Heavyweight: Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac

Middleweight: Zachary Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas

Early Prelims

Lightweight: Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira

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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