Moicano stepped up on late notice when original opponent Arman Tsarukyan was forced to withdraw with a back injury on Friday. Makhachev, who has held the title since October 2022, is going for his ...

Arman Tsarukyan's year is not starting off as he planned. In a shocking move, the UFC's top lightweight contender was forced to withdraw from his UFC 311 title challenge against 155-pound champion ...

UFC 311 initially faced challenges with its venue due to the LA fires. Now, a new issue has arisen as Arman Tsarukyan has pulled out of the fight due to back pain. Despite this setback ...

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Days before being forced out of the main event of UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan admitted to a pal that he is not ‘100 percent in’ on MMA. For most fighters at any level, the chance to compete for a ...

In a business that weighs drawing power against athletic excellence, Arman Tsarukyan's workhorse rise to title challenger is admirable. "It took five years to get here," Tsarukyan told CBS Sports ...

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. Tsarukyan was ...

UFC 311 has taken a massive hit. While preparing for his rematch and title shot against Islam Makhachev (26-1), Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) sustained an injury and is out of the main event.

Arman Tsarukyan is not just a rising star in the UFC's lightweight division-he's also a fascinating story of hard work, family values, and financial savvy. With a career record of 22 wins and ...