When undisputed UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev meets Arman Tsarukyan in the octagon this Saturday, it won’t be the first time. The two men first fought back in 2019, with Makhachev taking the win that day, and eventually earning the championship title in 2022. The rematch between the two, at UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, won’t be the only title on the line that night. Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov will also be squaring off for the bantamweight title at the same event. You can tune into UFC 311 early prelims at 6 p.m. ET on UFC Fight Pass. Prelims will be available on ESPNews and ESPN+ starting at 8 p.m., and the main fight begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan fight, including the full fight card and how you can stream every match.
How to watch the Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan fight:
Date: Saturday, Jan. 18
Start time: event begins at 6 p.m. ET
Fight time (approximate): main card fights begin at 10 p.m. ET
Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
TV channel/streaming: ESPNews (Prelims), PPV via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass (early prelims only)
When is the Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan fight?
The Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan fight at UFC 311 is this Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.
What channel is the Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan fight on?
Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan will be available through pay-per-view in the US on ESPN+. ESPN+ subscribers can opt to add it on to their monthly plan (click here to see how), but note that ESPN+ PPV coverage of the fight only applies to the main card matches that start at 10 p.m. ET and it’s a $79.99 add-on to the monthly subscription.
The prelim rounds at 8 p.m. ET will be available to watch on ESPN+ and ESPNews. You can watch the early prelim rounds at 6 p.m. on UFC Fight Pass.
Where to watch the Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan fight:
ESPN+
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan fight card
ESPN+ PPV, Main Fight Card 10 p.m. ET
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UFC Lightweight title: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan
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UFC bantamweight title: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
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Lightweight: Beneil Darisuh vs. Renato Moicano
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Light Heavyweight: Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill
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Middleweight: Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder
ESPNews/ESPN+, Prelims 8 p.m. ET
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Light Heavyweight: Johnny Walker vs. Bogdan Guskov
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Bantamweight: Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos
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Heavyweight: Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac
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Middleweight: Zachary Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas
UFC Fight Pass, Early Prelims 6 p.m. ET
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Lightweight: Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreria
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Bantamweight: Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez
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Bantamweight: Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin Gafurov
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Bantamweight: Ricky Turcios vs. Bernardo Sopaj
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Flyweight: Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Clayton Carpenter
