THE STORY
On August 29, 2014, during the weight-cutting process for his scheduled UFC 177 bantamweight title rematch against T.J. Dillashaw, Renan Barao collapsed and was hospitalized. Consequently, Barao was removed from the event, and Joe Soto replaced him to face Dillashaw. (ufc.com)
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Renan Barao
WHY IT MATTERS
Barao's withdrawal led to a significant last-minute change in the UFC 177 main event, affecting the event's dynamics and fighter preparations.