Tue Jan 14 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## UFC 311: Makhachev-Tsarukyan Rematch Headlines January PPV Event

**INGLEWOOD, CA** – The UFC is set to kick off its 2025 pay-per-view schedule with a blockbuster event at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. UFC 311, taking place on Saturday, January [Date], will mark the promotion’s first foray into the new arena and features a highly anticipated lightweight title rematch in the main event.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1) will defend his belt against Arman Tsarukyan (22-3), a fighter he previously defeated by unanimous decision in 2019. Since their first encounter, Makhachev has amassed a remarkable 9-0 record, capturing the lightweight title and successfully defending it three times against top contenders Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski, and Dustin Poirier. Tsarukyan, currently ranked #1 in the UFC lightweight rankings, has also enjoyed significant success, boasting a 9-1 record since his loss to Makhachev, including a recent victory over Oliveira.

The co-main event will see UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili (18-4) put his title on the line against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0), ranked #2 in the division. Dvalishvili, riding an impressive 11-fight win streak, is coming off a decisive victory over Sean O’Malley. Nurmagomedov, brother of Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov and cousin of former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, aims to solidify his championship aspirations with a win over the reigning champion.

The undercard also boasts a compelling matchup between Jiří Procházka and Jamahal Hill, along with several other intriguing bouts.

Early betting odds heavily favor Makhachev (-410) over Tsarukyan (+310) in the main event, while Nurmagomedov (-350) is the favorite against Dvalishvili (+275) in the co-main event. UFC 311 promises to be a night of high-stakes action, with the event airing on ESPN+ PPV, starting with early prelims at 6:00 p.m. ET.

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