Renato Moicano Replaces Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311

In a last-minute change ahead of UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan has withdrawn from his lightweight title rematch against Islam Makhachev due to a back injury. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that Renato Moicano, currently ranked #10 and on a four-fight winning streak, will replace Tsarukyan for the title fight. Moicano, who had already made championship weight for a previous matchup against Beneil Dariush, expressed his eagerness to seize this unexpected opportunity. The main event will showcase an intriguing clash between Makhachev's dominant wrestling and Moicano's technical striking and submission skills. This change reflects a pattern in Makhachev's title defenses, which have seen other challengers step in on short notice due to injuries. Dana White has assured that Beneil Dariush, who was originally scheduled to fight Moicano, will be taken care of despite the cancellation of his bout.