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

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov knows a thing or two about last-minute opponent changes. Nurmagomedov, one of the best former lightweight champions in the sport, has become an incredible coach.

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.

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will go for his fourth consecutive title defense against a new opponent on hours' notice when he meets Renato Moicano in the UFC 311 main event. Islam Makhachev vs.

Champ Islam Makhachev and new challenger Renato Moicano faced off for the final time before UFC 311 at ceremonial weigh-ins.

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

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

Arman Tsarukyan is understandably devastated after having to withdraw from his first UFC championship fight at the last minute.

Check out the fight times to watch the Islam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano main event this Saturday, January 18 for the UFC 311 lightweight belt from the Intuit Dome in Iglewood, California.

Coach Javier Mendez called Poirier Makhachev’s toughest fight to date. Nurmagomedov thinks Makhachev can only grow from a back-and-forth battle such as that, which was a nominee for the 2024 Fight of the Year.