in

UFC Report: Forrest Griffin Withdraws From Upcoming Main Event

MMA Junkie reported Monday that Forrest Griffin was forced to withdraw from an upcoming bout with veteran light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

UFC106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2

According to the story, a presently undisclosed injury will keep Griffin out of the scheduled fight, which was to serve as the co-main-event for UFC 114.

At press time, UFC was reportedly working on identifying a replacement opponent for Nogueira, who is coming off a devastating knockout victory over highly-touted Luiz Cane.

For Griffin, this would have been his first fight since a November decision victory over Tito Ortiz.

Written by Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002.

Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

Comments

Leave a Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Loading…

NBC Picks Up Pilot From “Lost” Creator

Blake Lively, Kristen Stewart Stun with Leggy Dresses at Costume Gala