An unexpected lightweight title matchup between undisputed champion Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano headlines UFC 311, but does the last-minute replacement challenger have a real shot against the No.

The UFC returns to Inglewood, Calif., on Saturday night for its UFC 311 pay-per-view offering a pair of title fights: Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano at lightweight and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov at bantamweight.

UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 on Saturday

Bantamweight: Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong Bantamweight: Rob Font vs. Dominick Cruz Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev Featherweight: Edson Barboza vs. Steve Garcia Featherweight: Jean Silva vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan Middleweight: Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez

Follow UFC 311 with live results and round-by-round updates for Saturday's Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano and Merab Dvalishvil vs. Umar Nurmagomedov fight card.

Islam Makhachev aims to successfully defend his lightweight title for a fourth time later this evening, but is in for a tough night at the office when he takes on Renato Moicano

Makhachev vs. Moicano will be available through pay-per-view in the US on ESPN+. ESPN+ subscribers can opt to add it on to their monthly plan ( click here to see how ), but note that ESPN+ PPV coverage of the fight only applies to the main card matches that start at 10 p.m. ET and it's a $79.99 add-on to the monthly subscription.

Islam Makhachev will have the chance to make history later this evening when he takes on late-replacement Renato Moicano in a mouthwatering lightweight showdown