UFC 311 Fight Card Finalized for January

UFC 311, set for January 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will feature two championship bouts, including Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan and Merab Dvalishvili facing Umar Nurmagomedov for the bantamweight title. This marks the UFC's first pay-per-view event of 2025, with a broadcast team led by Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, and Joe Rogan. A last-minute change occurred when light heavyweight Johnny Walker withdrew from his fight, leading to Billy Elekana stepping in against Bogdan Guskov. Despite concerns over California wildfires, UFC President Dana White confirmed the event is still on, although relocation to Las Vegas is possible if necessary. Makhachev aims to secure his fourth title defense, while Dvalishvili is set for his first title defense. Both fighters are looking to solidify their dominance in their respective divisions.