After months constructing hype round a battle that might have undoubtedly delivered, Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan has been canceled.
UFC 311 is the corporate’s first occasion of the 12 months and was set to characteristic the Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan rematch within the headliner—this time for light-weight gold. Simply sooner or later earlier than the bout, an harm precipitated the challenger to drag out and a brand new contender will now step up in his absence.
At present using a four-fight win streak and racking up some spectacular performances throughout that point, Renato Moicano has been chosen as the person to switch the injured Tsarukyan.
A number of fighters referred to as for his or her shot however the UFC in the end opted for the Brazilian; who was delighted to be given the possibility.
“Hey guess what,” Moicano mentioned after information broke of his UFC 311 title alternative. “I can be world champion tomorrow!”
“God is so good! Thanks [for] all the assist.”
Hey guess what I can be world champion tomorrow! God is so good! Thanks all of the assist #ufc311
— Renato Moicano (@moicanoufc) January 17, 2025
After sensationally accepting the problem, Islam Makhachev has launched his first assertion on social media.
“What does this title symbolize? It means you are one of the best on the earth and when you’re one of the best on the earth, it does not matter who’s going to be standing throughout from you.”
“What do I say? No? NEVER. Let’s do that!”
"What does this title symbolize? It means you're one of the best on the earth and when you're one of the best on the earth, it doesn't matter who's going to be standing throughout from you. What do I say? No? NEVER. Let's do that!" pic.twitter.com/Nyj05z1mGs
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) January 17, 2025
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In line with studies, as he was reducing weight in preparation for his first UFC title shot, Arman Tsarukyan sustained an harm that compelled him out of the battle.
Dana White introduced earlier as we speak that again ache precipitated the change of opponents for Islam Makhachev.
“[At] round 1 am, we acquired a name from Arman Tsarukyan who knowledgeable us that he was experiencing vital again ache [and] as a result of harm, he looks like he isn’t wholesome sufficient to compete.”
“Stepping in to battle Islam Makhachev for the title can be Renato Moicano.”
Hearken to the complete reveal under.
BREAKING NEWS!!!! Makhachev will now be going through Moicano for the light-weight title. #UFC311 is LIVE TOMORROW on @ESPNPlus PPV! pic.twitter.com/2JZevvpQP2
— danawhite (@danawhite) January 17, 2025
