Sun Jan 19 21:57:43 UTC 2025: ## UFC 311 Prelims Deliver Thrilling Fights at Intuit Dome
**Inglewood, CA** – The UFC 311 prelims, held at the stunning Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, provided a captivating appetizer for the main event, featuring a mix of decisions and exciting finishes. The card showcased rising stars and established veterans, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation for the pay-per-view bouts.
Several fights went the distance, including a victory for ranked veteran Tagir Ulanbekov over Clayton Carpenter, solidifying Ulanbekov’s position in the flyweight rankings. Benardo Sopaj earned his first UFC win against Ricky Turcios in a closely contested bantamweight bout, showcasing his well-rounded skillset. Muin Gafurov continued his winning streak, handing Rinya Nakamura his first professional loss. Ailin Perez extended her winning streak to five with a victory over Karol Rosa, showcasing her effective wrestling. Grant Dawson secured a significant win against Diego Ferreira, dominating the grappling exchanges.
The prelims also featured electrifying finishes. Bogdan Guskov secured a second-round submission victory over Billy Elekana after overcoming an early challenge. Azamat Bekoev made a powerful UFC debut, knocking out Zachary Reese in the first round. Veteran Raoni Barcelos defeated Payton Talbott, showcasing superior grappling and control.
The exciting prelims built considerable hype for the main card, promising a memorable night of fights at UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano. The event took place on January 18, 2025, with prelims starting at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT and the main card airing on PPV at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT.
First Piper 