Change of plans! Ultimate goes back and withdraws UFC 274 from Rio de Janeiro, says website

Jeunesse Arena (RJ) should be the stage for another UFC event (Photo: UFC.com)

Fans' expectations were that Glover Teixeira defended, for the first time, his light heavyweight title (up to 93kg) at the Jeunesse Arena, in Rio de Janeiro. However, Ultimate gave up promoting the UFC 274 in Brazil, frustrated the Tupiniquim community and, now, the fight on May 7th between the Minas Gerais and Jiri Prochazka should happen in the United States. The information was released by 'Combate'.

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According to the publication, there are still no specific reasons for the reason for the change of location. The event of UFC 274, which is scheduled to take place on March 7th, has also confirmed the duel between Norm Dumont e Macy chiasson, And Glover Teixeira e Jiri Prochazka for the belt up to 93kg.

Ultimate changed the initial idea of ​​promoting the return of the event to Brazil on that date and had already negotiated with nine Brazilian athletes, with highlights in the organization, in addition to another title fight on the card. However, it is not yet known whether the Brazilian representatives will sign a contract to perform at the UFC 274 or whether they will be in action in Rio de Janeiro, on a new date.

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