One man's heartbreak became another man's opportunity as UFC 311 experienced a dramatic turn of events on weigh-in day in Los Angeles. The main event was all se

UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 on Saturday

The lightweight challenger has to withdraw with a back injury, opening the door for the brash Brazilian and forcing Beneil Dariush off the card.

Islam Makhachev's fourth UFC lightweight title defense now looks a lot different than what he was preparing for. And yet, that's no problem for the champion. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) was preparing for months to defend his belt against Arman Tsarukyan in the main

The Armenian was removed from the event due to “medical, non-weight cut related issues” and the decision was confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White minutes before the weigh-in ceremony.

The UFC's first pay-per-view event of 2025 underwent a major change on Friday, as lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan was forced out of UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Saturday due to a back issue.

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 fight card from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., on Saturday

Islam Makhachev said he isn’t concerned with being known as the greatest lightweight of all time. He does value setting records and earning his way into the UFC Hall of Fame.

ESPN's No.1 pound-for-pound fighter headlines the first UFC pay-per-view of the year Saturday, as lightweight champion Islam Makhachev puts his title on the line against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311 ( 10 p.

The first UFC pay-per-view of the year is upon us, with UFC 311 taking place this weekend in Los Angeles. The Ultimate Fighting Championship event pits Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan in a highly-anticipated rematch,