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Arman Tsarukyan Issues Statement Following UFC 311 Withdrawal

Arman Tsarukyan Issues Statement Following UFC 311 WithdrawalArman Tsarukyan is shedding some light on his shocking withdrawal from Saturday’s UFC 311 headliner in Los Angeles. Emanating…

Arman Tsarukyan Issues Statement Following UFC 311 Withdrawal

Arman Tsarukyan is shedding some light on his shocking withdrawal from Saturday’s UFC 311 headliner in Los Angeles.

Emanating from the Intuit Dome, ‘Ahalkalakets’ was scheduled to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title in the evening’s main event. However, Tsarukyan left fight fans shocked when UFC CEO Dana White revealed during Friday’s official weigh-in show that he had bowed out of the bout due to a back injury.

Few other details about Tsarukyan’s exit had been offered up to that point, but before long, the Armenian took to social media and offered some insight into his injury and the difficult decision to pull out of his golden opportunity.

“I regret to inform everyone that the news is that I had to pull out of UFC 311 with a back injury is true,” Tsarukyan wrote on Instagram. “This was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my fighting career. I would like to thank the UFC for understanding and I look forward to competing for my first UFC Championship in the future. Thank you all for your support.”

Tsarukyan is out, Moicano is in

Now, Islam Makhachev will defend his title against the lightweight division’s 10th-ranked contender, Renato Moicano.

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Money’ was originally set to compete on the main card against perennial contender Beneil Dariush. Unfortunately for Dariush, there was no time to secure him a replacement opponent.

“Family and friends, unfortunately, I’m not fighting tomorrow,” Dariush wrote on Instagram. “Due to changes in the card I been left as the odd man out. I appreciate Dana White and UFC for giving me an opportunity to fight in my hometown and taking care of me even though I’m not fighting. I believe God has something better for me and I will wait faithfully to see how it unfolds.”

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Islam Makhachev Reacts To Late-Notice UFC 311 Opponent Change: ‘It Doesn’t Matter Who’

Islam Makhachev remains unfazed by whoever stands across from him in the Octagon on Saturday night, as he’s focused on accomplishing the task at hand. Makhachev was initially slated to defend his lightweight title against former rival Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311 this weekend at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. […]

Islam Makhachev remains unfazed by whoever stands across from him in the Octagon on Saturday night, as he’s focused on accomplishing the task at hand.

Makhachev was initially slated to defend his lightweight title against former rival Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311 this weekend at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

However, on Friday morning, the headliner took an unforeseen turn when UFC CEO Dana White announced that “Ahalkalakets” had been forced to withdraw from the rematch due to a back injury.

Makhachev will now square off against Renato Moicano in the newly revamped main event of UFC 311. Originally scheduled to face Beneil Dariush in a 155-pound clash on the main card, “Money” has now seized the eleventh-hour opportunity to challenge for the UFC title after Tsarukyan’s injury sidelined the original matchup.

The Dagestani champion embraced the unanticipated shift, proudly echoing his own quote, which White had prominently displayed on the walls of the UFC Performance Institute.

“‘What does this title represent? It means you’re the best in the world and if you’re the best in the world, it doesn’t matter who’s going to be standing across from you. What do I say? No? NEVER. Let’s do this!’” Makhachev wrote on X.

Makhachev is riding a remarkable 14-fight win streak, with his most recent appearance at UFC 303 in June 2024. There, he secured a gritty fifth-round submission victory over Dustin Poirier to successfully retain his title.

Meanwhile, Moicano is on a four-fight win streak and has been relentless since his move to the 155-pound division, boasting six victories in his last seven bouts. “Money” enters this title fight on the back of a dominant second-round TKO (doctor’s stoppage) over Benoît Saint Denis at UFC Paris in September.

Arman Tsarukyan’s First Statement On UFC 311 Withdrawal: ‘Hardest Decision I’ve Ever Had To Make’

Arman Tsarukyan has spoken publicly following his decision to pull out of Saturday’s UFC 311 pay-per-view. Tsarukyan is currently in Los Angeles, where he had hoped to avenge his 2019 loss to Islam Makhachev to capture the lightweight crown and cement himself among the all-time top names at 155 pounds. But the chance to do […]

Arman Tsarukyan has spoken publicly following his decision to pull out of Saturday’s UFC 311 pay-per-view.

Tsarukyan is currently in Los Angeles, where he had hoped to avenge his 2019 loss to Islam Makhachev to capture the lightweight crown and cement himself among the all-time top names at 155 pounds.

But the chance to do so will have to wait, with the Armenian withdrawing from the opening numbered event of 2025 just one day out after injuring his back while cutting weight.

The news was first reported by Red Corner MMA before being confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White, who also revealed that Renato Moicano has been pulled from his original showdown with Beneil Dariush to challenge Makhachev in tomorrow night’s headliner.

A clearly devastated Tsarukyan, meanwhile, recently took to social media with his first remarks since the disappointing revelation emerged.

“I regret to inform everyone that the news is that I had to pull out of UFC 311 with a back injury is true. This was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my fighting career. I would like to thank the UFC for understanding and I look forward to competing for my first UFC Championship in the future. Thank you all for your support.”

Arman Tsarukyan’s First Statement On UFC 311 Withdrawal: ‘Hardest Decision I’ve Ever Had To Make’

Arman Tsarukyan has spoken publicly following his decision to pull out of Saturday’s UFC 311 pay-per-view. Tsarukyan is currently in Los Angeles, where he had hoped to avenge his 2019 loss to Islam Makhachev to capture the lightweight crown and cement himself among the all-time top names at 155 pounds. But the chance to do […]

Arman Tsarukyan has spoken publicly following his decision to pull out of Saturday’s UFC 311 pay-per-view.

Tsarukyan is currently in Los Angeles, where he had hoped to avenge his 2019 loss to Islam Makhachev to capture the lightweight crown and cement himself among the all-time top names at 155 pounds.

But the chance to do so will have to wait, with the Armenian withdrawing from the opening numbered event of 2025 just one day out after injuring his back while cutting weight.

The news was first reported by Red Corner MMA before being confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White, who also revealed that Renato Moicano has been pulled from his original showdown with Beneil Dariush to challenge Makhachev in tomorrow night’s headliner.

A clearly devastated Tsarukyan, meanwhile, recently took to social media with his first remarks since the disappointing revelation emerged.

“I regret to inform everyone that the news is that I had to pull out of UFC 311 with a back injury is true. This was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my fighting career. I would like to thank the UFC for understanding and I look forward to competing for my first UFC Championship in the future. Thank you all for your support.”

UFC 311 Weigh In Results: Massive Main Event Shake-Up in Los Angeles

UFC 311 weigh in resultsOn Saturday, January 18, the UFC heads to the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California for its first pay-per-view…

UFC 311 weigh in results

On Saturday, January 18, the UFC heads to the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California for its first pay-per-view lineup of 2024.

In the main event of the evening, reigning lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev will put his gold on the line for the fourth time when he meets the division’s top-ranked contender, Arman Tsarukyan. It’ll be a rematch more than five years in the making after the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ spoiled Tsarukyan’s UFC debut all the way back in April 2019.

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And in the co-main event, newly minted bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili defends his title against undefeated sensation Umar Nurmagomedov for the first time.

Rounding out the main card is a light heavyweight showdown with major title implications as both Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka look to bounce back from their brutal losses against the division’s top dog, Alex Pereira. Perennial contender Beneil Dariush returns to the Octagon determined to snap rising star Renato Moicano’s four-fight win streak, and Kevin Holland tries to spoil the sophomore appearance of former two-division ONE world champion Reinier de Ridder.

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But before they can step inside the Octagon, all 28 fighters must step on the scale to weigh in for their respective bouts. Did everyone hit their mark? Find out below:

MAIN CARD (ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, 10 p.m. ET)P

  • Islam Makhachev(c) (154.5lbs) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (N/A) – UFC lightweight championship
  • Champ Merab Dvalishvili(c) (134lbs) vs. Umar Nurmagomedov (135lbs) – UFC bantamweight championship
  • Jamahal Hill (205.5lbs) vs. Jiri Prochazka (204.5lbs)
  • Beneil Dariush (155lbs) vs. Renato Moicano (155lbs)
  • Kevin Holland (183.5lbs) vs. Reinier de Ridder (184.5lbs)

In an absolute shocker, Arman Tsarukyan did not weigh in for his UFC title fight. According to UFC CEO Dana White, who appeared on Friday’s UFC 311 weigh-in show, confirmed that Tsarukyan is out and replacing him will be No. 10 ranked contender Renato Moicano.

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‘Money’ was originally scheduled to fight Beneil Dariush on the main card. Instead, he’ll compete for his first world title in a massive main event shake-up. White stated that Dariush would be “taken care of” but did not confirm whether or not he’ll remain on the card.

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPNews/Disney+, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Raoni Barcelos (135.5lbs) vs. Payton Talbott (135lbs)
  • Jailton Almeida (235lbs) vs. Serghei Spivac (233lbs)
  • Billy Elekana (200lbs) vs. Bogdan Guskov (205.5lbs)
  • Grant Dawson (156lbs) vs. Diego Ferreira (156lbs)

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)

  • Azamat Bekoev (185.5lbs) vs. Zach Reese (185.5lbs)
  • Ailin Perez (135lbs) vs. Karol Rosa (135.5lbs)
  • Muin Gafurov (136lbs) vs. Rinya Nakamura (135.5lbs)
  • Bernardo Sopaj (135lbs) vs. Ricky Turcios (136lbs)
  • Clayton Carpenter (125.5lbs) vs. Tagir Ulanbekov (125lbs)

UFC 311 Weigh In Results: Massive Main Event Shake-Up in Los Angeles

UFC 311 weigh in resultsOn Saturday, January 18, the UFC heads to the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California for its first pay-per-view…

UFC 311 weigh in results

On Saturday, January 18, the UFC heads to the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California for its first pay-per-view lineup of 2024.

In the main event of the evening, reigning lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev will put his gold on the line for the fourth time when he meets the division’s top-ranked contender, Arman Tsarukyan. It’ll be a rematch more than five years in the making after the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ spoiled Tsarukyan’s UFC debut all the way back in April 2019.

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And in the co-main event, newly minted bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili defends his title against undefeated sensation Umar Nurmagomedov for the first time.

Rounding out the main card is a light heavyweight showdown with major title implications as both Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka look to bounce back from their brutal losses against the division’s top dog, Alex Pereira. Perennial contender Beneil Dariush returns to the Octagon determined to snap rising star Renato Moicano’s four-fight win streak, and Kevin Holland tries to spoil the sophomore appearance of former two-division ONE world champion Reinier de Ridder.

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But before they can step inside the Octagon, all 28 fighters must step on the scale to weigh in for their respective bouts. Did everyone hit their mark? Find out below:

MAIN CARD (ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, 10 p.m. ET)P

  • Islam Makhachev(c) (154.5lbs) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (N/A) – UFC lightweight championship
  • Champ Merab Dvalishvili(c) (134lbs) vs. Umar Nurmagomedov (135lbs) – UFC bantamweight championship
  • Jamahal Hill (205.5lbs) vs. Jiri Prochazka (204.5lbs)
  • Beneil Dariush (155lbs) vs. Renato Moicano (155lbs)
  • Kevin Holland (183.5lbs) vs. Reinier de Ridder (184.5lbs)

In an absolute shocker, Arman Tsarukyan did not weigh in for his UFC title fight. According to UFC CEO Dana White, who appeared on Friday’s UFC 311 weigh-in show, confirmed that Tsarukyan is out and replacing him will be No. 10 ranked contender Renato Moicano.

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‘Money’ was originally scheduled to fight Beneil Dariush on the main card. Instead, he’ll compete for his first world title in a massive main event shake-up. White stated that Dariush would be “taken care of” but did not confirm whether or not he’ll remain on the card.

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPNews/Disney+, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Raoni Barcelos (135.5lbs) vs. Payton Talbott (135lbs)
  • Jailton Almeida (235lbs) vs. Serghei Spivac (233lbs)
  • Billy Elekana (200lbs) vs. Bogdan Guskov (205.5lbs)
  • Grant Dawson (156lbs) vs. Diego Ferreira (156lbs)

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)

  • Azamat Bekoev (185.5lbs) vs. Zach Reese (185.5lbs)
  • Ailin Perez (135lbs) vs. Karol Rosa (135.5lbs)
  • Muin Gafurov (136lbs) vs. Rinya Nakamura (135.5lbs)
  • Bernardo Sopaj (135lbs) vs. Ricky Turcios (136lbs)
  • Clayton Carpenter (125.5lbs) vs. Tagir Ulanbekov (125lbs)