Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion from Russia, will face Arman Tsarukyan, who fights under the Armenian flag, in a rematch on January 19 in Los Angeles, USA, as part of UFC 311.
The first matchup between the two fighters took place in April 2019 at UFC Fight Night 149, where Makhachev won by unanimous decision. Currently, Makhachev boasts a record of 26 wins and 1 loss, while Tsarukyan has 22 victories and 3 defeats.