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Renato Moicano was elevated to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 311 after Arman Tsarukyan withdrew from the main event on 24 hours' notice. Moicano arrived at the fight riding a four-fight win streak, capped by a TKO victory over Benoit Saint-Denis. The Brazilian lightweight was originally scheduled to face Beneil Dariush but received the unexpected opportunity to compete for UFC gold. This late-notice title shot represented a major moment in Moicano's career as he looked to capture his first UFC championship.
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