UFC 311 Hosts Lightweight, Bantamweight Title Fights

UFC 311 is set to take place on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, featuring two title fights. In the main event, reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against top contender Arman Tsarukyan, while bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili faces undefeated challenger Umar Nurmagomedov in the co-main event. The event will include a series of fights across various weight classes, with weigh-ins scheduled for January 17, 2025, at 11:50 AM ET, followed by ceremonial weigh-ins later that day at 7 PM ET. Fighters must meet their respective championship weight limits, with Makhachev and Tsarukyan required at 155 lbs and Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov at 135 lbs. The event promises to be a thrilling start to the UFC's pay-per-view calendar for the year. Fans can catch the live weigh-ins and event on various streaming platforms, including ESPN+ and ESPNews.