Video replay: ‘UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2’ full pre-fight press conference

January 16, 2025 9:46 pm ET

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The UFC 311 pre-fight press conference took place Thursday, and you can watch a replay of the event in the video above. The press conference took place at Intuit Dome, which also hosts Saturday’s fight card.

UFC 311 is built around a championship doubleheader. In the main event, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) attempts to make his fourth title defense in a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC), while in the co-main event, bantamweight titleholder Merab Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) goes for a first defense against Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC).

Here’s what you need to know about the UFC 311 press conference.

What time did the UFC 311 press conference start?
The UFC 311 press conference started at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Who’s taking part in the UFC 311 press conference?
All 10 fighters from the five main-card bouts participated in the UFC 311 press conference: Makhachev, Tsarukyan, Dvalishvili, Nurmagomedov, Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka, Beneil Dariush, Renato Moicano, Kevin Holland and Reinier de Ridder.

UFC CEO Dana White oversaw the UFC 311 pre-fight press conference.

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