Islam Makhachev gave Arman Tsarukyan some words of encouragement after their first UFC fight. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) welcomed Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) to the UFC in April 2019, defeating the then-22-year-old by unanimous decision.

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev can break a tie with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson, and BJ Penn for most UFC lightweight title fight wins.

Colby Covington isn't ruling out Arman Tsarukyan's chances of taking out Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) challenges lightweight champion Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) in a rematch,

UFC 311 and UFC 312 each feature two title fights, plus Israel Adesanya competes in his first non-title fight in six years. UFC 311 already has a case for being the best card of 2025. The mixed martial arts leader debuts at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood,

Islam Makhachev defends his UFC lightweight title in the main event of the UFC 311 fight card. Makhachev hopes to answer old questions with Arman Tsarukyan in the rematch

The UFC 311 pay-per-view will cost $80 at the regular price, but early buyers can get a $10 discount. UFC is starting out its 2025 schedule with a fantastic rematch between two hungry fighters. Islam Makhachev will take on Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch of their 2019 bout at UFC 311,