UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan 2 – UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card for massive LA show
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THE UFC resumes pay-per-view action this month with a mammoth fight card. MMA's top promotion hosts it's 311th PPV show this weekend, with not one but TWO titles on the line. Topping the UFC 311 bill will be pound-for-pound king and Khabib Nurmagomedov protege Islam Makhachev.
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Dagestani destroyer Makhachev will look to make his fourth defence of the lightweight title in an eagerly-anticipated rematch against Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev got the better of the Armenian assassin in their first meeting nearly six years ago, beating the debutant via unanimous decision.
![[Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan facing off at a press conference.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/l-r-opponents-islam-makhachev-963517596.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Bantamweight gold will be on the line in the co-main event of the evening, which will see champion Merab Dvalishvili look to make his first defence of the 135lbs belt. The Georgian gladiator will throw down with the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov, the cousin of Khabib, in his first outing since dethroning Sean O'Malley last September.
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UFC 311 is loaded with entertaining fights from top to bottom. And SunSport is on hand with everything you need to know about the first PPV card of the year. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. UFC 311: Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2 will take place early on Sunday, January 19.
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The early prelims will start at 11pm GMT on Saturday, January 18, while the televised prelims will get going from 1am the following morning. The stacked main card will commence at 3am, with the main event on course to commence at 5am. The brand-spanking new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles will host the card, although it could be moved to Las Vegas if the devastating fires in LA County worsen.
![[Islam Makhachev celebrates his UFC victory.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/islam-makhachev-red-gloves-celebrates-906395002.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
