It’s not the matchup we anticipated, however Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano are set to combat with undisputed UFC gold at stake. Their light-weight title bout scheduled for 5 rounds is going down Saturday, January 18 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The UFC 311 essential occasion got here collectively out of nowhere after information broke throughout official weigh-ins that authentic title challenger Arman Tsarukyan was pressured to withdraw due to a again harm. That put the UFC in a bind, and the promotion finally saved the principle occasion by reaching a take care of Moicano, who made 155 kilos for his initially scheduled matchup in opposition to Beneil Dariush.
Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC), who will enter as an awesome favourite, will search for his fourth consecutive title protection as he additionally goals to push his successful streak to fifteen fights. Moicano (20-5-1 MMA, 12-5 UFC), who’s No. 10 within the official UFC rankings, obtained the title alternative over No. 9 Dariush on the energy of getting the longest energetic successful streak within the division outdoors of Makhachev at 4.
Listed below are the walkout occasions for the UFC 311 essential occasion between Makhachev and Moicano.
When does the UFC 311 card begin?
The UFC 311 lineup consists of 13 fights. Early prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET, prelims at 8 p.m. ET, and the principle card at 10 p.m. ET.
Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano walkout time
As the principle occasion, Makhachev and Moicano are anticipated to stroll out at roughly 12:45 a.m. ET (9:45 p.m. regionally in Los Angeles).
The combat will stream on ESPN+.
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