The lightweight challenger has to withdraw with a back injury, opening the door for the brash Brazilian and forcing Beneil Dariush off the card.
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
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Everything you need to know about the new UFC 311 pay-per-view fight card main event: Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano - Preview, odds, picks, predictions and more.
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
Check out the fight times to watch the Islam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano main event this Saturday, January 18 for the UFC 311 lightweight belt from the Intuit Dome in Iglewood, California.
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.
M MA Fighting has UFC 311 results for the Makhachev vs. Moicano fight card, live blogs of the entire main card, and more from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday n
The loaded lineup includes two title fights of Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, as well as other notable matchups such as Jamahal Hill vs. Jiri Prochazka, Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de Ridder and much more.
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The 35-year-old Brazilian will look to take yet another step forward at 155 pounds when he confronts Beneil Dariush in a three-round UFC 311 showcase on Saturday in Los Angeles.