Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will go for his fourth consecutive title defense against a new opponent on hours' notice when he meets Renato Moicano in the UFC 311 main event. Islam Makhachev vs.

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.

Renato Moicano is ready for the opportunity of a lifetime — and Islam Makhachev is more than willing to give it to him.

Makhachev, 33, takes a 26-1 record into the fight that includes a division-record 14-match winning streak. He claimed his first championship Oct. 22, 2022, in a second-round submission of Charles Oliveira. Makhachev since twice defended his title against Alexander Volkanovski and once against Dustin Poirier.

An injured Arman Tsarukyan has been replaced in the main event of UFC 311, with Renato Moicano now challenging Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title – on one day’s notice.

With the tumultuous morning weigh-ins now in the books, the UFC 311 ceremonial weigh-in ceremony and fighter faceoffs are set to go down tonight in Los Angeles.

Can Moicano defeat all odds and become champ? Check the UFC odds series for our Makhachev-Moicano prediction and pick.

Islam Makhachev will now defend his title against Renato Moicano, following the withdrawal of original challenger Arman Tsarukyan due to a back injury.

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Despite accepting the fight on a bit over a day's notice, Renato Moicano is confident he will upset Islam Makhachev in the UFC 311 headliner.