The UFC had an incredible year in 2024, highlighted by its 300th event and the iconic, high-profile UFC 306. Now, the promotion is aiming to carry that momentum into next year. The first major event of 2025 is expected to feature a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. However, Makhachev’s manager recently provided a significant update on the Russian fighter’s upcoming bout.
The Nurmagomedov MMA School’s social media recently posted an announcement confirming the fight between lightweight champion Makhachev and the title contender Tsarukyan. However, Makhachev’s manager, Rizvan Magomedov, spoke with Ushatayka and provided an important update. He stated,
“No, the contract has not been signed yet. For now, we’re preparing for January 18. We were given the date, and we accepted it. We assume it will be Tsarukyan.”
Makhachev sustained an injury in his previous fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, which was the main reason for the delay in his next bout. Now, speculation is growing that the lightweight champion will face the Armenian fighter. In the interview, Magomedov revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov will be in Islam’s corner for the fight.
Fans Anticipate Stacked Lineup for UFC 311 With Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan, Jiri Prochazka vs. JamahalHill, And More
While the Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan lightweight title fight has not been officially announced, fans remain hopeful it will headline the UFC 311 main event. One fan even speculated a potential lineup for the card, including Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill, Jailton Almeida vs. Sergey Spivak, Reinier de Ridder vs. Kevin Holland, and more.
#UFC311 is shaping up to be a fun card
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) November 26, 2024
Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2
Prochazka vs. Hill
Almeida vs. Spivac
RDR vs. Holland
Talbott vs. Barcelos
Nakamura vs. Gafurov
Walker vs. Guskov
Rosa vs. Perez
Reese vs. Dumas
Turcios vs. Sopaj
Dawson vs. CDF
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However, according to the UFC’s official website, Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez is the only confirmed fight for UFC 311 so far. As fans begin speculating about the full fight card, the anticipation is undoubtedly building excitement for the event.
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