Report: Aleksandra Albu Injured, Out of UFC Debut Against Julie Kedzie
(cagepotato.com)You may remember Aleksandra Albu as the recent UFC signee with the suspicious record and tight body who was supposed to fight Julie Kedzie at UFC Fight Night 33 in December. Unfortunately, the Russian striker might not be gracing us with her presence quite yet. According to an SI.com report (which cites…nobody), Albu has withdrawn from the matchup due an unspecified injury. Cat scratch fever, perhaps.
Johnny Eduardo vs. Lucas Martins scratched from UFC Fight Night 32
(mmajunkie.com)A bantamweight matchup between Johnny Eduardo (26-9 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Lucas Martins (14-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) has been scratched from next week's UFC Fight Night 32 event.
FOX Sports first reported that both fighters are injured and have been forced to withdraw from the card. MMAjunkie.com subsequently confirmed the change with sources close to the event.
Zak Cummings Injured, Sergio Moraes Now Faces Sean Spencer at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale
(mmaweekly.com)An injury has force welterweight Zak Cummings out of his scheduled fight with Sergio Moraes at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. Sean Spencer will now face Moraes on the Nov. 30 fight card.
UFC officials announced the injury and opponent change on Wednesday.
Moraes (8-2) appeared on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. He lost his official promotional debut at UFC 147 to Cezar Ferreira by decision, but has strung together back-to-back submission wins over Renee Forte and Neil Magny in his last two outings. He earned Submission of the Night for his mounted triangle submission over Magny.
