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.

Tsarukyan seems to take his game up a level every time he sets foot in the Octagon, now averaging 3.79 strikes per minute, 3.25 takedowns every 15 minutes, and a striking defence of 53%, while his takedown defence sits at 75% - something that will crucial in this bout.