ABU DHABI – Welsh middleweight John Phillips is in need of a new opponent at next week’s UFC on ESPN 13. Dusko Todorovic has been forced to withdraw from the card due to a potential medical issue, MMA Junkie has learned from a person with knowledge of the decision. UFC officials are currently seeking a replacement opponent to compete at the July 15 event, which takes place at Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi and airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+. Related UFC continues island-themed posters for Calvin Kattar vs. Dan Ige Dan Ige: A win over 'true test' Calvin Kattar will put me right within the reach of the title Calvin Kattar: Dan Ige headliner a 'cool checkpoint' in divisional race Phillips (22-9 MMA, 1-3 UFC), a longtime veteran of the European regional scene, started his UFC run with a disappointing three-fight losing streak. However, he earned a “Performance of the Night” bonus while picking up his first UFC win, knocking out Alen Amedovski in just 14 seconds this past September.
Visit link:
Dusko Todorovic out at UFC on ESPN 13; John Phillips needs new opponent – MMA Junkie