UFC Vegas 111 has taken a few hits forward of Saturday.
The UFC APEX occasion has misplaced two bouts simply days out from battle night time, with Robert Valentin pulling out of a middleweight bout in opposition to Jackson McVey, and Adrian Yanez additionally needing a brand new opponent with Christian Quinonez withdrawing from their bantamweight contest.
Valentin revealed by way of Instagram Tales he suffered a again harm this previous weekend that may stop him from competing. It isn’t but recognized why Quinonez is out of his battle, however Yanez shared a publish on social media confirming he’s looking for a substitute opponent.
Yanez is keen to remain on the cardboard after shedding a break up resolution to Daniel Marcos this previous December. Ought to the 23-fight veteran not be re-booked quickly, he may go a full yr with out combating whereas mired in a 1-3 hunch.
As for McVey, the plan was to have latest UFC debutant Donte Johnson step in for Valentin, however MMA Combating’s Mike Heck confirmed that the Nevada Athletic Fee has not cleared Johnson to battle Saturday. Johnson competed simply three days in the past at UFC Vegas 110, defeating Sedriques Dumas by way of second-round submission.
UFC Vegas 111 is headlined by a welterweight bout between Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown. The cardboard now proceeds with 11 fights. See the up to date lineup beneath.
Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown
Matt Schnell vs. Joseph Morales
Muslim Salikhov vs. Uros Medic
Chris Padilla vs. Ismael Bonfim
Ricky Simon vs. Raoni Barcelos
Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Marco Tulio
Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti
Hyder Amil vs. Jamall Emmers
Josh Hokit vs. Max Gimenis
Tecia Pennington vs. Denise Gomes
Miles Johns vs. Daniel Marcos
