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Updates To UFC 311: Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2

Changes To Pay-Per-View Event Scheduled For January 18

Due to medical issues, non-weight cut related, Arman Tsarukyan has been removed from his lightweight championship bout with Islam Makhachev. Replacing Tsarukyan in the main event will be Renato Moicano. 

Moicano, the No. 10 ranked UFC lightweight contender, has been on an surge since 2022 with four statement wins in a row over the likes of Benoit Saint Denis, Jalin Turner and Drew Dober. The grappling specialist and 10-year UFC veteran now intends to put his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt skills on display against the dominant champion Makhachev in the new main event for the UFC lightweight title. 

Due to injury, please also note the following changes:

  • Johnny Walker has been removed from his light heavyweight bout with Bogdan Guskov. Replacing Walker will be UFC newcomer Billy Elekana, who makes his debut riding a three-fight win streak.
  • Sedriques Dumas has been removed from his middleweight bout with Zachary Reese. Replacing Dumas will be UFC newcomer Azamat Bekoev, who is the current LFA middleweight champion and makes his debut with a six-fight win streak.

UFC 311: MAKHACHEV vs TSARUKYAN 2 takes place Saturday, January 18 from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California

UFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano took place live from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 18, 2025. See the final Prelim & Main Card Results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC FIGHT PASS!