UFC 311 Features Makhachev vs. Moicano

UFC 311 has seen a change with Arman Tsarukyan withdrawing due to a back injury, leading to Renato Moicano stepping in to fight reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The event will still feature bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili facing undefeated challenger Umar Nurmagomedov in the co-main event. The event is scheduled to take place on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Weigh-ins are planned for January 17, 2025, at 11:50 AM ET, followed by ceremonial weigh-ins at 7 PM ET. Fighters must meet their respective championship weight limits, with Makhachev and Moicano required at 155 lbs and Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov at 135 lbs. Fans can catch the live weigh-ins and event on various streaming platforms, including ESPN+ and ESPNews.