Bantamweights Ricky Turcios and Bernardo Sopai, originally scheduled to fight at UFC Vegas 100 in November but postponed due to Turcios’ medical issue, will now face off at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, at the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Bantamweights Ricky Turcios and Bernardo Sopai are getting another shot at facing off. Their fight is now set for UFC 311 on January 18 at the brand-new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Originally, they were supposed to meet at UFC Vegas 100 on November 9.
People with inside knowledge spilled the beans to MMA Fighting on Tuesday. So, it’s official—mark your calendars!
The November bout got axed because Turcios had a medical hiccup right after weigh-ins. Bummer, right? But hey, things happen.
Fast forward to the first UFC pay-per-view of 2025, and this matchup is back on track. Exciting times ahead!
Both fighters are itching for a comeback. Turcios is coming off a loss to Raul Rosas Jr., a rising star, back in June. Meanwhile, Sopai faced defeat against Vinicius Oliveira during his octagon debut in March.
UFC 311’s lineup is still shaping up, with whispers about who might headline. Lightweight champ Islam Makhachev could return to defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan. But shh… nothing’s confirmed yet.
This event will also be a milestone—UFC’s first gig at the cutting-edge Intuit Dome, home to the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers. Talk about making history!