What time is Islam Makhachev-Renato Moicano fight? Walk-in time for Saturday fight
This story has now been updated to reflect the addition of Renato Moicano to the main card.
One of MMA's biggest stars, Islam Makhachev, is about to ignite the year with a fight against Renato Moicano. This showdown will unfold at UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, marking the commencement of the first UFC pay-per-view card of 2025.
Five years after their first epic clash, Makhachev and Tsarukyan were set to step into the octagon, this time with the prestigious UFC lightweight title on the line. In their previous bout, Makhachev emerged victorious by unanimous decision, a fight that many critics hailed as his most challenging.
Makhachev boasts an impressive record of 26-1, including 14 consecutive wins. Notably, Makhachev has remained undefeated for nine years, a testament to his dominance in the sport. However, he now has a new opponent.
Tsarukyan suffered a back injury and is replaced in the co-main event by Renato Moicano, who has won his last four fights. In September, he defeated Benoit Saint James at UFC Fight Night with a second-round TKO.
UFC 311 will also feature a Bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov, along with other notable matchups. Here’s how to ensure you don’t miss any of the action.
When does Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 fight start?
The Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan main card consists of five fights and will begin at 10 p.m. ET. The main event between Makhachev and Tsarukyan is expected to have a walk-in time of about 12:30 a.m. ET, based on an estimate of the preceding fights. However, the duration of the card will impact when Makhachev and Tsarukyan actually start.
How to stream UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 fight
Fans who want to watch the fight from the comfort of their homes can stream the event on ESPN+ pay-per-view, which will be hosting its first MMA card of the year on the platform. This option allows viewers across the country to enjoy the fight for $80.
Fans can watch the UFC 311 Early Prelims and Prelims on FX, Disney+, and ESPN+.
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UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano fight: Date, time and streaming
- Date: January 18, 2025
- Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET
- Makhachev vs. Moicano ring walk (approximately): 12:30 a.m. ET
- TV: Not available on TV
- Streaming: ESPN+ PPV
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano card
*Full card according to ESPN.
Main card:
- Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano
- Co-Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
- Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill
- Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac
- Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder
Prelims
- Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos
- Zachary Reese vs. Azamat Bekoev
- Bogdan Guskov vs. Billy Elekana
- Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira
- Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez
- Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin Gafurov
- Ricky Turcios vs. Benardo Sopaj
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Clayton Carpenter
Gabe Zaldivar contributed to this story.
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