{"id":14202,"date":"2025-01-21T18:25:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=14202"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:25:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:25:47","slug":"not-moicano-but-this-fighter-was-trying-to-step-in-as-a-replacement-for-arman-tsarukyan-at-ufc-311","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/not-moicano-but-this-fighter-was-trying-to-step-in-as-a-replacement-for-arman-tsarukyan-at-ufc-311\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Moicano, But This Fighter Was Trying To Step In As A Replacement For Arman Tsarukyan At UFC 311!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fight game can change in the blink of an eye. Yesterday’s undercard fighter could become today’s main event star. When Arman Tsarukyan had to pull out of UFC<\/a> 311’s headliner against Islam Makhachev due to back issues, the MMA world went into a frenzy. <\/p>

While Renato Moicano eventually got the golden ticket, several fighters threw their names into the hat. <\/p>

Diego Lopes Offered To Step In On Short Notice Against Makhachev for UFC 311!<\/h2>

This included the rising featherweight sensation Diego Lopes, who has been on a tear since his debut in the UFC. He showed the kind of fighter’s spirit that fans love. Taking to social media, he revealed his attempt to seize what could have been a life-changing opportunity. <\/p>

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“We tried, but it couldn’t be done. Remember, there is only one life, and it is made to take advantage of opportunities.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

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Diego Lopes reveals that he tried to step in and fight Islam Makhachev on short notice, but \"it couldn't be done\" 😭

\"There is only one life and it is made to take advantage of opportunities.\"#UFC311<\/a> #UFC<\/a> #MMA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cBzBvNLa6B<\/a><\/p>— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>