BREAKING: Arman Tsarukyan out, Renato Mociano in against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
Renato Moicano is stepping up to challenge Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 due to unforeseen circumstances.

Makhachev was prepared to put his lightweight gold at stake against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White broke some major news during the weigh-ins. There has been a change of plans, as Tsarukyan was forced off the card due to a back injury.
Moicano will now get his first UFC title opportunity.
BREAKING NEWS!!!!
Makhachev will now be facing Moicano for the lightweight title. #UFC311 is LIVE TOMORROW on @ESPNPlus PPV! pic.twitter.com/2JZevvpQP2
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Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano is New UFC 311 Main Event
Before the UFC 311 headliner change was publicly announced, Islam Makhachev tipped the scales at 154.5 pounds, while Renato Moicano hit the 155-pound mark. Since championship weight was made for both fighters, the lightweight title is indeed on the line.
Moicano was scheduled to share the Octagon with Beneil Dariush on the main card of UFC 311. The Brazilian star told Manouk Akopyan that he was confident that around this time next year he could be fighting for UFC gold.
“I think so because I think I’m going, more or less, the same path that Tsarukyan took,” Moicano said. “Beneil Dariush, depending on how the fight goes, maybe Charles [Oliveira], maybe somebody at the top and then fight for the belt. If I keep fighting the way I’m doing and talking and if people keep talking my name, eventually I will fight for the belt.”
Now, that opportunity will come a lot sooner than Moicano ever anticipated. The Brazilian star also admitted in the interview that he was pulling for Arman Tsarukyan to defeat Islam Makhachev to improve his chances of getting a number one contender fight against Charles Oliveira.
BJPenn.com will continue to keep you posted throughout the day with the latest UFC 311 updates. Of course, stick with us on Saturday night for live coverage of the pay-per-view event.
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