UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan- Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time
All the fights for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan in Los Angeles on Saturday 18th January 2025. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.
- Event: UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan
- Date: Sat, Jan. 18, 2025
- Location: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, California
- Broadcast: Prelims 8 p.m. ET in the U.S., Main Card 10 p.m. ET in the U.S.
- Broadcast in the UK: Prelims will begin at 1 a.m. BST, Main Card at 3 a.m. BST
UFC 311 Full fight card
Main Card
- Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan: Lightweight Title Fight
- Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov: Bantamweight Title Fight
- Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Mocaino: Lightweight
- Jiří Procházka vs. Jamahal Hill: Light Heavyweight
- Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder: Middleweight
Prelims
- Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos: Bantamweight
- Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac: Heavyweight
- Zachary Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas: Middleweight
Early Prelims
- Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira: Lightweight
- Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez: Women’s Bantamweight
- Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin Gafurov: Bantamweight
- Ricky Turcios vs. Benardo Sopaj: Bantamweight
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Clayton Carpenter: Flyweight
*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change
Makhachev vs. TsarukyanTale of the Tape
| Name: | Islam Makhachev | Arman Tsarukyan |
| Country: | Dagestan | Georgia |
| Age: | 33 | 28 |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight: | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Reach: | 70 in (178 cm) | 72 in (183 cm) |
Start date and time
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan takes place on Saturday, January 18th, at the Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, California. The main card will start at 10 p.m. ET with the the Prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET. In the UK, the main event starts at 3 a.m. GMT with the Prelims starting at 1 a.m. GMT.
Betting Odds
The main event of UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, will feature a highly anticipated rematch between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan for the UFC Lightweight Championship. This fight, taking place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, is a clash between two of the most elite fighters in the lightweight division, with significant stakes for both competitors.
Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan 2 – Odds
With Betway currently, Islam Makhachev is listed as a 1/4 favorite, and Arman Tsarukyan is a 3/1 underdog. You would need to bet $400 to win $100 on Makhachev, and a $100 bet on Tsarukyan would yield $300 in profit if he wins.
Over time, the odds have shifted slightly but consistently favored Makhachev. When the fight was first announced, Makhachev opened as a -255 favorite (around 2/5), with Tsarukyan at +215 (just over 2/1). Since then, Makhachev’s odds have grown steeper, moving to -450 (+350 for Tsarukyan) earlier this month before settling at their current levels. This trend reflects growing confidence in Makhachev’s ability to retain his title based on his dominant performances and championship experience.
The changes in odds also highlight the betting public’s perception of Tsarukyan as a dangerous but less proven challenger. While Tsarukyan has improved significantly since their first fight and is riding a major win streak.
The first encounter between Makhachev and Tsarukyan occurred in April 2019 when Tsarukyan made his UFC debut. Despite losing via unanimous decision, Tsarukyan impressed fans and analysts with his ability to push Makhachev to the limit in a grappling-heavy contest that earned “Fight of the Night” honors. Makhachev’s relentless pressure and superior control helped him secure the victory, but Tsarukyan became the first fighter to take him down in the UFC, showcasing his potential even at a young age.
Since then, both fighters have evolved significantly. Makhachev has become the undisputed lightweight champion and is currently ranked as the UFC’s pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter. He has extended his massive win streak, defeating elite opponents like Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski (twice), and Dustin Poirier along the way. Tsarukyan, meanwhile, has been on an impressive win streak plus a split-decision victory over former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300.
Islam Makhachev is a protege of Khabib Nurmagomedov. He is rooted in sambo and has exceptional wrestling and control. In recent years, he has also improved his striking, making him one of the most complete fighters in MMA.
Tsarukyan is also a grappling specialist with strong wrestling credentials but brings explosive athleticism and dynamic striking to his game. He has shown resilience and adaptability in fights against top-tier opponents like Beneil Dariush and Oliveira.
UFC 311’s main event is a battle between two fighters at their peaks who represent different paths to greatness. Will Makhachev continue his reign as lightweight king, or will Tsarukyan’s hunger and evolution lead to an upset?
Tickets
If you are lucky enough to be near Las Vegas or plan to attend UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan at the Intuit Dome tickets will be available here.
UFC 311 Promo
PPV price and Live streams
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan is Live on ESPN+ PPV and the PPV is not available right now. When available you will be able to purchase the PPV here. In the UK, UFC 310 is available on TNT Sports as well as the early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
What is Next after UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan?
TBC
