Tomorrow’s UFC 311 headliner has taken a significant hit — with occasion predominant occasion star, Arman Tsarukyan out of his title rematch with Islam Makhachev after struggling an damage setback forward of the pairing.
Based on experiences tonight from Russian outlet, Crimson Nook MMA, Armenian challenger, Tsarukyan has been pressured out of tomorrow night time’s headliner on the Intuit Dome towards would-be two-fight rival, Makhachev by damage — with present predominant card characteristic, Renato Moicano mentioned as a possible alternative fighter.
Arman Tsarukyan out of UFC 311 title battle with Islam Makhachev
Arman Tsarukyan is out of his #UFC311 battle with Islam Makhachev because of damage,” Crimson 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 battle with Islam Makhachev because of damage. Based on our sources, the UFC is engaged on a alternative battle for Makhachev, with Renato Moicano among the many choices.. FOLLOW FOR UPDATES. pic.twitter.com/XAQkQjmSaj
— Crimson Nook MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) January 17, 2025
Incomes himself a title rematch with pound-for-pound primary, Makhachev again in April of final 12 months on the principle card of UFC 300 in an officially-billed championship eliminator towards former champion and common-foe, Charles Oliveira, touchdown a detailed, debated break 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 experiences suggesting the American Prime Workforce staple has suffered a again damage forward of the matchup.
As for the surging Moicano, the Brazilian star is at present 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.
