Social media is buzzing with excitement as UFC 311 dominates the conversation. Fans received a major update on the main event when Arman Tsarukyan withdrew from the fight, leading to Renato Moicano stepping in to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title. During the face-off, tensions were palpable, with Makhachev appearing extremely serious, sparking a wave of fan reactions online.
After Dana White announced Arman Tsarukyan’s injury and withdrawal, Renato Moicano wasted no time sharing confident posts online. However, the face-off between Makhachev and Moicano was on another level. The fighters exchanged a few words, but it was the lightweight champion’s intense stare-down that grabbed fans’ attention. One fan even commented, “He’s gonna kill the kid.”
The look in Islam's eye
— RED CACHE (@RedCacheREAL) January 18, 2025
He's gonna kill the kid 😭
One fan pointed out that Moicano is shaking.
Moicano shaking a bit or is it just me 👀
— Turnout (@Ajsrisen) January 18, 2025
One fan showed support for Moicano, standing by his side.
Hope Moicano CHINS him. 🥴
— Brahim (@brav3starr) January 18, 2025
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I wouldn’t be friendly. Respectful but not friendly.
— AutumnWindKid🇺🇸 (@JaredSchaecher) January 18, 2025
Islam is going to win this.
— Fisherman Fred (@FishermanFred23) January 18, 2025
Moicano gonna annihilate Islam
— L.G. 🇧🇷 (@LGadelha87) January 18, 2025
Let’s go Moicano!!!! Your time is now!!!
— William Shears (@KompanyHead) January 18, 2025
Renato Moicano Ready For Islam Makhachev In High-Stakes Title Fight
Moicano, initially set to face Beneil Dariush at UFC 311, stepped in on short notice to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title after Arman Tsarukyan’s injury. At the ceremonial weigh-ins, he showed unwavering confidence, telling Joe Rogan,
“I don’t give a f**k. I cannot afford to f**king lose, and that’s the truth. It doesn’t matter if it’s the champion or not tomorrow I’m winning.”
"I cannot afford to lose! Doesn't matter if it's the champion or not, tomorrow I'm winning!" 👀@MoicanoUFC is ready for the title!
— UFC (@ufc) January 18, 2025
[ #UFC311 | 10pmET TOMORROW on @ESPNPlus PPV ] pic.twitter.com/WIBHecnc6i
This weekend, the highly anticipated fight will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, with excitement building after recent changes. While some fans are thrilled by the unexpected twist, others remain uncertain. Only time will reveal how this showdown unfolds.
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