Also on the main card, two UFC lightweight veterans, Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano, are set to duke it out along with the former light heavyweight champions Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill, who are scheduled for a three-round bout.

The first UFC PPV event of 2025 features a showdown between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano. Check out how to watch the action on ESPN+.

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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.

Islam Makhachev's fourth UFC lightweight title defense now looks a lot different than what he was preparing for. And yet, that's no problem for the champion. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) was preparing for months to defend his belt against Arman Tsarukyan in the main

And if he does that, Makhachev puts himself in lightweight GOAT status. Standing in his way is top-ranked challenger Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev is one of three fighters who will enter the Octagon from the same Russian gym.