Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan might be former foes, but they're not bitter rivals. The next UFC lightweight title fight is a rematch six years in the making, with current champion Makhachev defeating a 22-year-old Tsarukyan in his promotional debut back in 2019.

Tsarukyan’s reach is two inches longer, and he claims he’s prepared a “special trick” for the fight. However, Makhachev is UFC’s best pound-for-pound fighter for a reason, so we expect him to prevail and successfully defend his belt. However, Tsarukyan could have value at 3/1 odds.

Reigning champion Makhachev is 33, while Tsarukyan is significantly younger at 28. That age gap also translates into a major difference in Octagon experience. Islam made his UFC debut in May 2015, whereas Arman didn't make his promotional bow until nearly four years later (in what became his first loss to Makhachev).

Everything you need to know ahead of UFC 311 as the UFC's undisputed lightweight and bantamweight titles are on the line in Inglewood, California.

Joe Solecki claims grappling extraordinaire Islam Makhachev staying on the feet against Arman would not be the biggest mistake.

Arman Tsarukyan puts it all on the line, investing everything for his showdown with Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.

Ahead of the exciting clash between Islam Makhachev and Arman at UFC 311 we take a look at all the important information fans need to know.

The first UFC pay-per-view card of 2025, UFC 311, appears to be fully booked. We look at the opening betting odds for the Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 fight card.