Islam Makhachev's fourth UFC lightweight title defense now looks a lot different than what he was preparing for. And yet, that's no problem for the champion. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) was preparing for months to defend his belt against Arman Tsarukyan in the main

Bantamweight: Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong Bantamweight: Rob Font vs. Dominick Cruz Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev Featherweight: Edson Barboza vs. Steve Garcia Featherweight: Jean Silva vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan Middleweight: Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev will make his return tomorrow at UFC 311 in a reworked title outing against surging Brazilian challenger,

On Friday, Dana White confirmed the Armenian’s devastating injury news and announced that he had been replaced by Renato Moicano, who was supposed to fight Beneil Dariush on the UFC 311 undercard. It didn’t take long for Moicano to take to social media with a message for his new UFC 311.

Islam Makhachev will have the chance to make history later this evening when he takes on late-replacement Renato Moicano in a mouthwatering lightweight showdown

Records: Gafurov (19-6 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Nakamura (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) Past five: Gafurov 3-2, Nakamura 5-0 Division: Bantamweight Rankings: None Odds (as of 01.13.25): Gafurov +325, Nakamura -450

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.

Islam Makhachev will now defend his title against Renato Moicano, following the withdrawal of original challenger Arman Tsarukyan due to a back injury.

Follow UFC 311 with live results and round-by-round updates for Saturday's Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano and Merab Dvalishvil vs. Umar Nurmagomedov fight card.

Champ Islam Makhachev and new challenger Renato Moicano faced off for the final time before UFC 311 at ceremonial weigh-ins.

Islam Makhachev doesn’t really care who’s standing across from him at UFC 311.