UFC 311’s main event has changed with Arman Tsarukyan withdrawing due to injury, and Renato Moicano stepping in on short notice to face Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title.
UFC 311 just got a shake-up! Arman Tsarukyan’s out due to injury, as UFC CEO Dana White confirmed. Now, Renato Moicano steps up on super short notice to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title. Talk about a last-minute twist!
MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck dives into this breaking news. Tsarukyan’s withdrawal? Unexpected, but hey, Moicano’s in! And guess what? Makhachev didn’t even flinch at the change. No hesitation from him—cool as a cucumber.
But what’s next for Tsarukyan when he returns? That’s the big question. Oh, and Beneil Dariush? He’s off the card too. Bummer, right?
With these changes, UFC 311’s main card gets a revamp. Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac moves up from the prelims—exciting stuff!
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