IRISH FIGHT FANS were looking forward to home favourite Conor McGregor facing Cole Miller in the Octagon next month in Dublin.
But the UFC have tonight confirmed that Miller is out of the main event of Fight Night on 19 July.
“Miller tore ligaments in his thumb during training and is now in a full cast,” a statement reads.
No 15-ranked lightweight Diego Brandao will step in to challenge McGregor, officials say.
“Diego Brandao is explosive and a well-rounded fighter. This should be a war,” said UFC president Dana White.
In future just let us know opponent's name at weigh ins. I'm going to assume a few changes along the way.— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) June 3, 2014
In future just let us know opponent's name at weigh ins. I'm going to assume a few changes along the way.
Tickets go on sale this Friday for Fight Night Dublin.
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Conor McGregor's Dublin opponent Cole Miller out of O2 bout
IRISH FIGHT FANS were looking forward to home favourite Conor McGregor facing Cole Miller in the Octagon next month in Dublin.
But the UFC have tonight confirmed that Miller is out of the main event of Fight Night on 19 July.
“Miller tore ligaments in his thumb during training and is now in a full cast,” a statement reads.
No 15-ranked lightweight Diego Brandao will step in to challenge McGregor, officials say.
“Diego Brandao is explosive and a well-rounded fighter. This should be a war,” said UFC president Dana White.
Tickets go on sale this Friday for Fight Night Dublin.
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