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Islam Makhachev's Next Fight Inches Closer, but Contract Still Unsigned

UFC 311 is weeks away, but Makhachev's manager says contracts are still unsigned.

Mathew Riddle

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Islam Makhachev is rumored to make his return to the Octagon at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025.

UFC 311 is headless, with a solid co-main event between former light heavyweight champions Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka.

Makhachev is reportedly booked for a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan in a lightweight title fight. But now, Makhachev's manager, Rizvan Magomedov, has stated that no contracts have been signed for the January PPV.

"No [the contract has not been signed]," Magomedov told Ushatayka. "We personally have not signed or received anything yet, but we are preparing for January 18..."

With the event a little over a month away, fans can hold out for a big announcement from the UFC, hopefully during their next major PPV at UFC 310.

UFC 311 currently has ten announced fights:

  • Kevin Holland vs. Reiner de Ridder
  • Grant Dawson vs. Diego Ferreira
  • Ricky Turcios vs. Bernardo Sopaj
  • Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos
  • Zach Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas
  • Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez
  • Johnny Walker vs. Bogdan Guskov
  • Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin Gafurov
  • Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac
  • Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill

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Mathew Riddle
MATHEW RIDDLE

Mathew is a UK-based combat sports journalist, graphic designer, and SEO expert with over five years of experience in digital marketing and a dedicated four-year track record in MMA journalism. He joined MMAKO in 2023. Mathew's insights have been featured on The Fight Fanatic, Heavy on UFC, Fansided, and Sportskeeda. Reach him at mr@thefightfanatic.com.

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