Arman Tsarukyan has pulled out of his UFC 311 main event with Islam Makhachev.
The pair were due to square off on Saturday night for Makhachev’s UFC lightweight.
However, company president Dana White has announced that Renato Moicano will step in for Tsarukyan, who is unable to fight due to a back injury.
“What’s up, everybody! I have got some breaking news for you this morning,” said White in a video uploaded to his social media.
“Around 1am we received a call from Arman Tsarukyan who informed us that he was experiencing significant back pain.
“Due to the injury, he feels like he is not healthy enough to compete so he is out of the fight.
“Stepping in to face Islam Makhachev for the title will Renato Moicano.
“Moicano has been on a tear since moving up to 155lbs and currently holds the longest active win streak amongst all fighters in the top 10 in the lightweight division.
“He has one six of his last seven fights including his last four in a row with three of those coming via finish.
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