Penn vs. Miller set for UFC 199
Earlier this week it was revealed that Dennis Siver had to withdraw from UFC 199 and the promotion was looking for a replacement fighter. Today the UFC announced BJ Penn’s new opponent.
Earlier this week it was revealed that Dennis Siver had to withdraw from UFC 199 and the promotion was looking for a replacement fighter. Today the UFC announced BJ Penn’s new opponent:
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Following an injury to Dennis Siver, Cole Miller has accepted a short notice fight against Hall of Famer BJ Penn in a new fight announced for UFC 199.
The fight was announced via “UFC Tonight” on Wednesday.
Miller returns to action following a no contest in his last fight from December 2015 when his bout against Jim Alers was stopped due to an accidental eye poke.
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