The first UFC pay-per-view of the year is upon us, with UFC 311 taking place this weekend in Los Angeles. The Ultimate Fighting Championship event pits Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan in a highly-anticipated rematch,

Can Moicano defeat all odds and become champ? Check the UFC odds series for our Makhachev-Moicano prediction and pick.

Makhachev, 33, takes a 26-1 record into the fight that includes a division-record 14-match winning streak. He claimed his first championship Oct. 22, 2022, in a second-round submission of Charles Oliveira. Makhachev since twice defended his title against Alexander Volkanovski and once against Dustin Poirier.

Renato Moicano has stepped up for an injured Arman Tsarukyan to take on Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 for the lightweight title.

Islam Makhachev said he isn’t concerned with being known as the greatest lightweight of all time. He does value setting records and earning his way into the UFC Hall of Fame.

Renato Moicano is ready for the opportunity of a lifetime — and Islam Makhachev is more than willing to give it to him.

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has offered to return to action on just a day's notice tomorrow at UFC 311, in the form of a title rematch

Ahead of their pay-per-view card on Saturday night, we offer up a round of BOLD UFC 311 predictions. Will Islam Makhachev retain?