The much-anticipated rematch fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan has arrived. Here is what to know about their bout.

Champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili will be wearing their own personalized fight shorts when they enter the cage for their matchups at UFC 311.

The UFC's first PPV of 2025 is finally here. Discover in-depth UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano predictions, betting tips, and odds breakdowns here.

UFC 311 Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2 will take place at the Intuit Dome live in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 18th. WATCH: UFC 311 Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2 Live

UFC 311 was supposed to be headlined by UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and the challenger Arman Tsarukyan, but a short notice pull out

In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili (18-4-0) will make his first title defense against Makhachev’s teammate, the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0-0). Follow all the results of the UFC 308 fight card LIVE and DIRECT with the fight between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway:

This will be Tsarukyan’s first title fight in the UFC. The Armenian fighter has won each of his last four bouts, including a split decision win at UFC 300 over Charles Oliveira. Tsarukyan has a record of 22-3, with 14 wins coming via knockout or submission.

UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili went back to work a little quicker than anybody anticipated, returning from a title win in September to a title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov this Saturday at UFC 311 - and Umar's cousin Khabib believes he knows why.

MMA Knockout has you covered with live results and highlights from all the action at UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano.

Makhachev defends title against Moicano on late notice – latest updates and results - Follow live as Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight belt against Renato Moicano, who steps in on one day’s noti

This doesn’t mean the fans don’t like the designs. Alex Pereira’s and Max Holloway’s custom trunks at UFC 300 turned heads, and now Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili are set to debut their signature looks at UFC 311.