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'Kid' Yamamoto injured, Joe Soto steps in to fight Chris Beal at UFC Fight Night 89

'Kid' Yamamoto has suffered another injury and won't be returning to the octagon at UFC Fight Night 89. The UFC announced the news on Thursday.

Former UFC title challenger Joe Soto (15-5) will look for his first UFC win, stepping up as a late replacement to fight Chris Beal. Soto, who's first fight in the UFC was against T.J. Dillashaw for the bantamweight title, is currently in a three-fight losing streak. Soto last fought in January at UFC 195 where he lost a split decision to Michinori Tanaka.