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 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 Islam Makhachev on Friday after suffering a back injury late Thursday night.

UFC president Dana White has revealed how reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev reacted after Arman Tsarukyan's withdrawal from their UFC 311 main event

In a showdown between former champions filled with chaotic exchanges and the constant threat of a knockout, Jiri Prochazka proved on Saturday at UFC 311 that he's still the best 205-pound fighter not named Alex Pereira.

The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday's card, including one to a former champion looking for another crack at the belt. After UFC 311, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Los Angeles.

In a battle of former light heavyweight champions, the Czech finishes his opponent in the third round in hopes of a rematch with champ Alex Pereira