In replacing White, Makashvili will make his UFC debut this weekend. The Hornet earned his way into the UFC by posting a solid 6-1 record, most recently defeating Bellator MMA veteran Alexandre Bezerra in a rematch.
Richman launched an offensive assault with a little more than a minute remaining in the third round that earned him a split decision victory over Alexandre Bezerra in the semifinals of the Bellator Season 8 featherweight tournament.
After three rounds of measured action that resembled a heated sparring session, Sandro defeated Alexandre Bezerra by split decision. Two judges gave him the fight by scores of 29-28 while the third dissented for Bezerra.