In a wild turn of events, Islam Makhachev (26-1) will take on “Money” Renato Moicano (20-5-1) in UFC 311 on Pay-Per-View on Saturday.
Moicano was originally supposed to face off against Beneil Dariush, and Makhachev was supposed to face Arman Tsarukyan.
Tsarukyan had suffered a back injury and had to pull out of the fight.
As of this morning at weigh-in, Moicano has qualified for the championship fight. Moicano was prepared to step in to fight this weekend.
Makhachev is looking to make history at UFC 311.
He will become the first lightweight champion with four successful title defenses.