Tomorrow’s UFC 311 headliner has taken a serious hit — with occasion primary occasion star, Arman Tsarukyan out of his title rematch with Islam Makhachev after struggling an damage setback forward of the pairing.
In keeping with reviews tonight from Russian outlet, Purple Nook MMA, Armenian challenger, Tsarukyan has been compelled out of tomorrow night time’s headliner on the Intuit Dome in opposition to would-be two-fight rival, Makhachev by damage — with present primary card characteristic, Renato Moicano mentioned as a possible alternative fighter.
Arman Tsarukyan out of UFC 311 title struggle with Islam Makhachev
Arman Tsarukyan is out of his #UFC311 struggle with Islam Makhachev resulting from damage,” Purple Nook MMA posted on social media. “According to our sources, the UFC is working on a replacement fight for Makhachev, with Renato Moicano among the options.. FOLLOW FOR UPDATES.”
Arman Tsarukyan is out of his #UFC311 struggle with Islam Makhachev resulting from damage. In keeping with our sources, the UFC is engaged on a alternative struggle for Makhachev, with Renato Moicano among the many choices.. FOLLOW FOR UPDATES. pic.twitter.com/XAQkQjmSaj
— Purple Nook MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) January 17, 2025
Incomes himself a title rematch with pound-for-pound primary, Makhachev again in April of final yr on the principle card of UFC 300 in an officially-billed championship eliminator in opposition to former champion and common-foe, Charles Oliveira, touchdown an in depth, debated cut up choice win over the Brazilian.
Earlier this night, defending champion, Makhachev efficiently made weight for his title rematch with the primary ranked, Tsarukyan — who has nonetheless but to weigh in, with reviews suggesting the American Prime Staff staple has suffered a again damage forward of the matchup.
As for the surging Moicano, the Brazilian star is at the moment nonetheless scheduled to tackle Kings MMA staple, Beneil Dariush in his return at UFC 311, having most not too long ago racked up a powerful physician’s stoppage TKO win over French contender, Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris final September.
