Nurmagomedov, one of the best former lightweight champions in the sport, has become an incredible coach. At UFC 311, he will be in the corner of Islam Makhachev, who will no longer defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan but instead, Renato Moicano.

UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 on Saturday

Arman Tsarukyan's nearly six-year journey to the UFC lightweight title will take a little longer. Tsarukyan suffered an injury two nights before challenging lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.

Check out how the MMA community reacted to Renato Moicano replacing Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 311 title fight vs. Islam Makhachev.

Renato Moicano wasn’t the contracted backup for UFC 311 but he was staying ready just in case disaster struck — and it happened just 24 hours before the event.

The UFC's first pay-per-view event of 2025 underwent a major change on Friday, as lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan was forced out of UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Saturday due to a back issue.

Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano Bantamweight championship: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov Light heavyweight: Jiří Procházka vs. Jamahal Hill Heavyweight: Jailton Almeida vs. Serghei Spivac Middleweight: Kevin Holland vs.

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