Dhiego Lima won’t be facing Alex Morono at UFC 247 on Feb. 8 after the Brazilian welterweight suffered an injury, MMA Fighting has learned following a report from Combate.
Lima on Wednesday told MMA Fighting he’ll have to avoid training for four or five weeks due to a neck injury, but he doesn’t need surgery.
Morono (17-5, 1 no-contest) now awaits a new opponent for UFC 247. The 28-year-old welterweight is coming off victories over Kenan Song, Zak Ottow and Max Griffin.
Lima (15-7) also is on a three-fight winning streak inside the Octagon, with a first-round knockout over Chad Laprise followed by decisions against Court McGee and Luke Jumeau.