Injury has forced Beneil Dariush out of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 13 event, and UFC officials are currently seeking a lightweight opponent to meet Drakkar Klose.

MMA Junkie today learned from promotion officials that Dariush had to withdraw from the card, which takes place at Golden1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. A timeline for his return was not immediately established.

With the late notice, replacement candidates would likely need prior clearance for competing in the U.S.

Klose (10-1-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) was in action most recently in December, earning a decision win over Bobby Green. It was his second consecutive victory in the promotion following a July 2018 win over Lando Vannata at UFC 226. Those two wins followed the lone loss of Klose’s professional career, a UFC 218 decision loss to David Teymur.

MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)

Germaine de Randamie vs. Aspen Ladd

Urijah Faber vs. Ricky Simon

Mirsad Bektic vs. Josh Emmett

Drakkar Klose vs. opponent TBA

Karl Roberson vs. Wellington Turman

Cezar Ferreira vs. Marvin Vettori

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 5 p.m. ET)

John Allan vs. Mike Rodriguez

Andre Fili vs. Sheymon Moraes

Nicco Montano vs. Julianna Pena

Darren Elkins vs. Ryan Hall

Jonathan Martinez vs. Liu Pingyuan

Livinha Souza vs. Brianna VanBuren

Benito Lopez vs. Vince Morales

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