Dana White kinda sort of addressed rumors that he's punishing Arman Tsarukyan for his late-notice pull-out of the UFC 311 headliner against Islam Makhachev.
Fans react with skepticism to Arman Tsarukyan’s withdrawal from UFC 311 against Islam Makhachev after his statement.
Tsarukyan hast lost his opportunity to rematch champion Islam Makhachev following his late-notice withdrawal from the main event of UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. The news was revealed by UFC CEO Dana White on Saturday night at the post-fight press conference.
Arman Tsarukyan's withdrawal from UFC 311 opens debate about his title shot prospects. Daniel Cormier believes Tsarukyan remains the biggest threat to champion Islam Makhachev.
There, the UFC executive largely shut down Islam Makhachev’s tease of a move to 185 pounds. While Dana White has no issue with the lightweight champion moving up to welterweight, a move to middleweight is a bridge too far for the promoter.
During the weigh-ins for UFC 311, it started to become clear that something had gone wrong with Arman Tsarukyan and that he may not appear on the scales. It was later revealed by Dana White that he had suffered an injury, and the fight was changed at late notice.
Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce choke is becoming a signature move after it netted him Submission of the Month honors again in January.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev hints at a potential title defense against Justin Gaethje after UFC 311.
Renato Moicano discusses his UFC 311 loss to Islam Makhachev, reveals a $950K payday, and responds to criticism about accepting a title fight on short notice
Renato Moicano disclosed on his Show Me The Money Podcast that he earned nearly $1 million for his short-notice fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.
Renato Moicano shares a major announcement about UFC 311 PPV sales, shedding light on the event's success and his role in it.
UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano made over $3,877 per second on Saturday night in his loss in the main event of UFC 311.