But concerning MMA and the last fights among ranked lightweights, it has to be Islam [Makhachev], Charles [Oliveira] and [Arman] Tsarukyan. If Khabib was still active, I would put him in first place.” Tsarukyan,

Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch against Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in Saturday’s main event (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+) at Intuit Dome. Tsarukyan teased a never before seen “secret technique” that he plans on using against Makhachev. However, Makhachev isn’t buying any of his talk.

A pair of title bouts sit atop the marquee as UFC 311 arrives in southern California on Saturday, marking the first pay-per-view event of 2025 for the global leader in mixed martial arts.  Pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev will look to extend his win streak to 15 fights when he defends his 155-pound title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event.