Things are heating up again between Renato Moicano and a bitter lightweight rival following his main event loss at UFC 311.
Renato had been scheduled to fight Beneil Dariush on the main card of UFC 311 and had already made weight before the change was announced. This situation is similar to that which
Daniel Cormier would like to see Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rebooked after UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) withdrew from his title fight against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA,
Moicano gets a big opportunity, but White said Makhachev was without hesitation when the news was presented to him. “When we called Islam Makhachev, he said, ‘Brother, I am the champion. I fight anybody,
Check out how the MMA community reacted to Renato Moicano replacing Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 311 title fight vs. Islam Makhachev.
Tom Aspinall is surprised to see Dana White now call Islam Makhachev pound-for-pound No. 1 after UFC 311. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) accepted a 24 hour opponent change, switching from Arman Tsarukyan to Renato Moicano in
Paddy Pimblett says Renato Moicano should've gone to sleep instead of tapping out to Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.
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 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.
Dana White confirms Arman Tsarukyan's withdrawal due to a back injury; Islam Makhachev now faces Renato Moicano at UFC 311.
Renato Moicano has offered a unique insight into his quick loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. The lightweight champion was originally booked to face top contender Arman Tsaruykan, but the Armenian fighter withdrew from their title clash on Friday after suffering a back injury while cutting weight.
Renato Moicano is ready for the opportunity of a lifetime — and Islam Makhachev is more than willing to give it to him.