Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch vs. Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC), which headlines Saturday’s UFC 311 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+) event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Volkanovski sees two contrasting styles in terms of their offensive approach, which he thinks caters more to Makhachev.

The UFC heads to Inglewood, CA this weekend for the first numbered event of the year, as (C) Islam Makhachev squares off against (#1) Arman Tsarukyan for the Lightweight title at UFC 311. Below I’ll dive into each fighter’s path to this rematch,

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has ruled out the possibility of a third fight with Arman Tsarukyan, with whom he is set to have a rematch on January 19 in Los Angeles at UFC 311.

UFC 311 is a pay-per-view event, meaning fans will need to purchase the main card to watch. The prelims and early prelims will air on ESPN+, with the PPV priced at $79.99 for U.S. viewers. UK fans can tune in on TNT Sports. The main event ring walks for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan are expected around 11:30 p.m. ET.

Islam Makhachev is undoubtably a standout talent, and he's getting up there among the greatest in history who've competed in the UFC's lightweight division. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) returns to the cage Saturday in the main event of UFC 311 (pay-per-view,

The highly-anticipated rematch between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan is happening this Saturday. Here's everything to know.

ESPN's No.1 pound-for-pound fighter headlines the first UFC pay-per-view of the year Saturday, as lightweight champion Islam Makhachev puts his title on the line against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311 ( 10 p.