Get ready to head into the Octagon for UFC 311
Get ready to head into the Octagon for UFC 311
There was a last-minute change at the top of the card for UFC 311 as champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Renato Moicano.
It wasn’t the main event that had originally been placed at the top of the card, but on Saturday, Jan. 18 on ESPN+ PPV, Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Renato Moicano who replaced No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan on the card following an injury. The co-main event will pit UFC Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili against second-ranked Umar Nurmagomedov.
You can watch the entirety of UFC 311with a subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
How to Watch UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
- When: Saturday, Jan. 18 | Early Prelims: 6 p.m. ET Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | Main Card: 10 p.m. ET
- Where:
Early Prelims: ESPN+
Prelims: ESPN+, ESPNEWS
Main Card: ESPN+ PPV - Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
Everything you need to know to stream UFC 311
Can you stream UFC 311 for free?
Yes and no. The main event of UFC 311 is only available on ESPN+ PPV, however, the rest of the night’s action is accessible through a number of other streaming services. My recommendation would be to sign up for the three-day free trial from Hulu + Live TV. Not only does the service carry all three of the cable channels that will be airing the early prelims and the prelims, but because Hulu and ESPN are both owned by Disney, you also get the Disney Bundle included in your subscription for free.
That means that not only will you get the on-demand version of Hulu and Disney+ at no extra cost, but you get ESPN+ for free, saving you the additional cost of subscribing to the service in order to access the pay-per-view.
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| ESPNEWS | + $28 | + $8 | ✓ | - | + $11 | - | ✓ | |
What is the card for UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano?
Card subject to change.
Main Card beginning at 10 p.m. ET | On ESPN+ PPV
| Position | Matchup | Weight Class, Stipulation |
|---|---|---|
| Main | Islam Makhachev (C) vs. Renato Moicano | UFC Men’s Lightweight Championship |
| Co-Main | Merab Dvalishvili (C) vs. Umar Nurmagomedov | UFC Men’s Bantamweight Championship |
| Undercard | Jiří Procházka vs. Jamahal Hill | Men’s light heavyweight |
| Undercard | Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac | Men’s heavyweight |
| Undercard | Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder | Men’s middleweight |
Prelims beginning at 8 p.m. ET | On ESPN+, ESPNEWS
| Position | Matchup | Weight Class, Stipulation |
|---|---|---|
| Feature | Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos | Men’s bantamweight |
| Undercard | Zachary Reese vs. Azamat Bekoev | Men’s middleweight |
| Undercard | Bogdan Guskov vs. Billy Elekana | Men’s light heavyweight |
| Undercard | Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira | Men’s lightweight |
Early Prelims beginning at 6 p.m. ET | On ESPN+
| Position | Matchup | Weight Class, Stipulation |
|---|---|---|
| Feature | Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez | Women’s bantamweight |
| Undercard | Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin Gafurov | Men’s bantamweight |
| Undercard | Ricky Turcios vs. Benardo Sopaj | Men’s bantamweight |
| Undercard | Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Clayton Carpenter | Men’s flyweight |
About UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
The main event of UFC 311 was supposed to be a rematch five years in the making between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan. The pair had fought in 2019, but Tsarukyan suffered a back injury during training, meaning that Renato Moicano would get the title shot. It was announced on Friday that Moicano would move up the card after having previously been scheduled to fight Beneil Dariush. Makhachev is looking for his fourth straight title defense while Moicano has won his last four fights.
Joining them at the top of the card are Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov. The former will defend his UFC Bantamweight Championship for the first time while the latter is looking to remain undefeated. Umar Nurmagomedov is coached by his cousin — and UFC legend — Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Also on the card will be highly anticipated matches between No. 2 light heavyweight Jiří Procházka and No. 3 Jamahal Hill and middleweight Kevin Holland faces Reinier de Ridder.
How to Stream UFC 311 from anywhere
If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the fights as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to purchase the PPV from ESPN+ in order to stream UFC 311 with a VPN.
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