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.

One man's heartbreak became another man's opportunity as UFC 311 experienced a dramatic turn of events on weigh-in day in Los Angeles. The main event was all se

Tsarukyan is a great wrestler, averaging 3.25 takedowns per 15 minutes, but he went 1-for-12 on attempts in the first matchup, and it’s difficult to see him having sustained success here. Even on one to two takedowns landed, I don’t think he can control Makhachev on the mat for any length of time.

Arman Tsarukyan has been forced out of the main event at UFC 311, with Brazil's Renato Moicano stepping in to challenge Islam Makhachev on one day's notice.

As far as a possible trilogy with Arman Tsarukyan is concerned, you can count Islam Makhachev out. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) will put his lightweight championship on the line in a rematch with Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA,

Hall of Famer & 37-Fight UFC Veteran Removed from Roster after Third-Straight Loss. Makhachev Not Leaving UFC Without His Second Belt. Makhachev ahs talked about a potential welte

Arman Tsarukyan is pulling out all the stops to win his rematch with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.