With Cormier injured, Saint Preux steps up to fight Jones
Yesterday it was revealed that Daniel Cormier was injured and would be unable to fight at UFC 197. Today the UFC confirmed the story and announced a replacement fight.
Yesterday it was revealed that Daniel Cormier was injured and would be unable to fight at UFC 197. Today the UFC confirmed the story and announced a replacement fight:
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UFC announced today that UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has been forced off the UFC 197 card due to an injury to the interosseous membrane in his left leg. As a result, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will fight No. 6 Ovince Saint Preux for the interim championship in the main event of UFC 197 on Saturday, April 23 in Las Vegas.
This event, which is co-headlined by the UFC flyweight championship bout between Demetrious Johnson and Henry Cejudo, will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
source: ufc.com
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