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UFC 311: Arman Tsarukyan Ruled Out, Renato Moicano Steps In To Face Islam Makhachev For Lightweight Title
Renato Moicano Oozes Confidence As He Looks To Capitalize On Unexpected Title Shot Against Islam Makhachev
At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev now faces Renato Moicano on just a few hours’ notice. Is there a path to victory for the new challenger?
Makhachev was set to defend his title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan, while Moicano was to face Beneil Dariush. However, everything changed at the official morning weigh-ins when Tsarukyan withdrew from his title opportunity due to a back injury.
Moicano (20-5-1 MMA, 12-5 UFC) enters UFC 311 on a four-fight wining streak at lightweight. He did lose to former champion Rafael dos Anjos in 2022, but that was a short notice fight contested at a catchweight of 160 pounds.
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Nurmagomedov, one of the best former lightweight champions in the sport, has become an incredible coach. At UFC 311, he will be in the corner of Islam Makhachev, who will no longer defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan but instead, Renato Moicano.
MMA Knockout has you covered with live results and highlights from all the action at UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano.
UFC 311 took an unexpected major turn Friday morning, with Arman Tsarukyan withdrawing from his lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev. A new UFC 311 main event is now set as Renato Moicano will step in to challenge Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) for the belt.
Watch the UFC 311 live stream watch party with MMA Fighting headlined by Islam Makahchev vs. Renato Moicano for the UFC lightweight title.
Islam Makhachev reacts to Arman Tsarukyan’s withdrawal from UFC 311, and his new title defense vs. Renato Moicano.
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‘Why Didn’t You Call Me?’Find out which fighters tried stepping up on short notice to fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight belt this weekend at UFC 311.
Former UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski, like the rest of the MMA community, got wind of Islam Makhachev fighting Renato Moicano via Dana White.
This will be Tsarukyan’s first title fight in the UFC. The Armenian fighter has won each of his last four bouts, including a split decision win at UFC 300 over Charles Oliveira. Tsarukyan has a record of 22-3, with 14 wins coming via knockout or submission.
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