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UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 on Saturday night.
Makhachev was originally supposed to face Arman Tsarukyan, but White said Tsarukyan contacted him Thursday night to tell him he would not be able to compete due to "significant back pain."
UFC 311 will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, marking the first time a UFC event will be held at the Los Angeles Clippers' new arena.
Makhachev is currently a -900 favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook.