UFC 311 Headliner Shake-Up: Islam Makhachev to Defend Title Against Renato Moicano After Arman Tsarukyan Withdraws
UFC 311 has undergone a dramatic change, as lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has been forced to withdraw from his championship rematch against Islam Makhachev due to a back injury. The highly anticipated bout was set to headline Saturday’s pay-per-view event at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Tsarukyan, who aimed to avenge his 2019 debut loss to Makhachev, earned his title shot after defeating former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. However, his pursuit of redemption will have to wait, leaving the lightweight division in flux.
Stepping into the main event spotlight is Renato Moicano, originally slated to face Beneil Dariush in a main-card matchup. Moicano, seizing the opportunity, now faces Makhachev for the lightweight title in what promises to be a thrilling clash.
Despite the last-minute adjustment, UFC 311 retains its high stakes, as Makhachev looks to solidify his dominance while Moicano seeks to capitalize on this career-defining moment.
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