Tito Ortiz Out of UFC Fight Night 24, Phil Davis Steps in To Face Nogueira
The main event to the UFC Fight Night on March 26 in Seattle has undergone a change as Tito Ortiz has been forced out of his scheduled slot due to injury. Stepping in to replace him will be undefeated former NCAA champion Phil Davis, who will now face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event.
UFC President Dana White made the announcement on Saturday via his personal Twitter account, and the UFC’s website now reflects the change in match-up as well.
Ortiz later hit his own Twitter stating he had to get 22 stitches and was the victim of a concussion sustained during training.
Phil Davis steps in the bout on March 26 just days after verbally accepting a bout against Jason Brilz at UFC 129 in April. He had been on a bit of a rollercoaster over the last few weeks after original opponent Matt Hamill was yanked from their fight in favor of facing Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 130 in May.
There’s been no word if Brilz will remain on the UFC 129 card or not.
Davis steps into the main event at UFC Fight Night with an unblemished record, and a stellar list of credentials including an NCAA championship in wrestling.
The bout between Davis and Nogueira will headline the card taking place in Seattle, and will be broadcast on Spike TV.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Tito Ortiz Out of UFC Fight Night 24, Phil Davis Steps in To Face Nogueira
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