Marlon Vera will look to break a two-fight losing streak when he next steps into the octagon, and he’ll do it on short notice. UFC officials today announced that Ecuadorian bantamweight Vera (10-5-1 MMA, 4-4 UFC) will step in for India’s Bharat Kandare (5-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and face China’s Wuliji Buren (9-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at UFC 227, which takes place Aug. 4 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The night’s full bout order has yet to be revealed, but the main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. Buren made his promotional debut at this past November’s UFC Fight Night 122 event in China, dropping a unanimous decision to Rolando Dy
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Marlon Vera replaces Bharat Kandare, faces Wuliji Buren at UFC 227 – MMA Junkie