In a surprising turn of events at UFC 311, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev successfully made weight for his highly anticipated title defense. The reigning champion, renowned for his skills and currently ranked No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world, weighed in at 154.5 pounds. However, shockingly, his original opponent, Arman Tsarukyan, was absent from the weigh-ins, having been forced to withdraw from the match due to an injury.

Stepping in to take Tsarukyan’s place is the resilient Renato Moicano, who was originally slated to fight Beneil Dariush earlier in the night. Both Moicano and Dariush made weight at 155 pounds, but Moicano was given the opportunity to chase the title. As for Dariush, it's unclear when fans can expect to see him back in the octagon.

Despite the last-minute changes at the top of the card, the weigh-ins reported a clean slate, with all fighters on the main card successfully making weight. Notably, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili came in at 134 pounds, while his challenger, the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov, registered at 135 pounds, showcasing the high stakes for their matchup.

Fans are buzzing with excitement as we look forward to a night of thrilling fights. Here's the lowdown on the UFC 311 official weigh-in results:

Main Card (Air Time: 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV)