Rinya Nakamura remains undefeated with a 9-0 record, impressive for his quick movements and decisive strikes. His last match was a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Vera in February 2024. On the other hand, Muin Gafurov boasts an experienced record of 19 wins and six losses, with his latest win against Kyung Ho Kang in June 2024, also by unanimous decision.
What time is Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov fight
Live coverage for the Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:40 AM |
UFC 311 will take place on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The event starts at 06:40 PM EST. This UFC card features a bantamweight bout between Nakamura and Gafurov as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening is a fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.
Please note that the scheduled start times for fights can change. This variability often results from differences in the lengths of earlier bouts on the undercard. For accurate start times based on your location, refer to the time conversion table available for this event.
Make sure to check your local listings to catch all the action live from UFC 311.
Fighters Details
Rinya Nakamura faces Muin Gafurov at UFC 311. This bantamweight bout has no titles on the line.
Rinya Nakamura
- Nationality: Japan
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 61.7 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 9 / 0 / 0
Nakamura, unbeaten with a record of 9-0 including five knockouts, recently secured a victory by unanimous decision over Carlos Vera. His powerful striking and disciplined defense make him a tough opponent for Gafurov, who focuses less on knockout power in his matches.
Muin Gafurov
- Nationality: Tajikistan
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 61.7 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 19 / 6 / 0
Gafurov brings a record of 19 wins and six losses to the octagon, including ten wins by knockout. His recent victory against Kyung Ho Kang suggests he’s skilled in going the distance in fights, posing a significant challenge against Nakamura's aggressive style.
Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov Betting Odds
- Favorite: Rinya Nakamura : 1.2 (-500)
- Underdog: Muin Gafurov : 5.0 (+400)
| Method of victory | Rinya Nakamura | Muin Gafurov |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.1 (+410) | 13.0 (+1200) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.9 (-110) | 9.0 (+800) |
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How and where to watch the Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov Fight
You can watch Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov Fight Card
- Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan
- Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov
- Jiri Prochazka vs Jamahal Hill
- Beneil Dariush vs Renato Carneiro
- Kevin Holland vs Reinier de Ridder
- Payton Talbott vs Raoni Barcelos
- Jailton Almeida vs Serghei Spivac
- Grant Dawson vs Diego Ferreira
- Karol Rosa vs Ailin Perez
- Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov
- Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Clayton Carpenter