UFC Announces Updates To UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Topuria
Announcements Regarding UFC Fight Night Scheduled For June 24 In Jacksonville.
Please note the following changes for UFC FIGHT NIGHT: EMMETT vs TOPURIA:
After a cancelled bout at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier, flyweight Zhalgas Zhumagulov will face UFC newcomer Josh Van. He makes his debut with an impressive 100 percent finishing rate with all his fights ending before the third round.
Victor Martinez has been removed from his lightweight bout with Trevor Peek. Replacing Martinez will be UFC newcomer Jose Mariscal, who makes his debut riding a three-fight win streak with all victories coming via stoppage.
Punahele Soriano has been removed from his middleweight bout with Sedriques Dumas. Replacing Soriano will be Cody Brundage.
The flyweight bout between Tatsuro Taira and Kleydson Rodrigues has been cancelled from this weekend’s card due to Rodrigues being three pounds (129 lbs.) over the weight limit.
Also, UFC flyweight Loik Radzhabov weighed in over the lightweight limit (157.25 lbs) and will forfeit 20 percent of his show money to his opponent.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: EMMETT vs TOPURIAtakes place Saturday, June 24 from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida
