Islam Makhachev reacts to Arman Tsarukyan’s withdrawal from UFC 311, and his new title defense vs. Renato Moicano.

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.

Check out how the MMA community reacted to Renato Moicano replacing Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 311 title fight vs. Islam Makhachev.

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.

Arman Tsarukyan's nearly six-year journey to the UFC lightweight title will take a little longer. Tsarukyan suffered an injury two nights before challenging lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.

What are the chances Renato Moicano actually pulls off one of MMA's greatest upsets amid the chaos of UFC 311?

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.

One man's heartbreak became another man's opportunity as UFC 311 experienced a dramatic turn of events on weigh-in day in Los Angeles. The main event was all se

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

Renato Moicano is ready for the opportunity of a lifetime — and Islam Makhachev is more than willing to give it to him.

UFC 311 is upon us. Here is a breakdown of viewing information, including the start time for all three legs of the PPV card.