Arman Tsarukyan pulled out of his UFC lightweight championship fight against Islam Makhachev due to a back injury. Renato Moicano will step in as the replacement challenger.
On Friday, just before official weigh-ins, No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan pulled out of his fight against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev due to a back injury.
Renato Moicano, who was originally scheduled to fight Beneil Dariush on Saturday, will step in to replace Tsarukyan and challenge for Makhachev’s title.FBI Warns iPhone, Android, Windows Users—Do Not Install These Apps “I regret to inform everyone that the news is that I had to pull out of UFC 311 with a back injury is true. This was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my fighting career. I would like to thank the UFC for understanding and I look forward to competing for my first UFC Championship in the future. Thank you all for your support❤️.”official weigh-in at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on January 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Moicano was fired up about the opportunity.
official weigh-in at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on January 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. "What does this title represent? It means you're the best in the world and if you're the best in the world, it doesn't matter who's going to be standing across from you. What do I say? No? NEVER. Let's do this!"That’s a fight many would love to see, and it would add some unexpected flair to UFC 311. Chandler was already en route to Los Angeles.
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