Frank Mir replaces Alistair Overeem against Junior Cigano at UFC 146

Frank mir replaces alistair overeem against Junior Gypsy at UFC 146

One of the soap operas running at UFC has come to an end. Since alistair overeem was caught in a surprise anti-doping test and the Nevada Athletic Commission scheduled a hearing to deal with the case on April 24th, no one knew if the Dutchman would be qualified to challenge the world championship belt. Junior Gypsy No. UFC 146.

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Dana White decided not to wait for the outcome of Overeem's trial and made a decision on Friday night (early Saturday morning in Brazil). On his Twitter, the UFC president informed that Frank mir will take Overeem's place in the fight that will take place on May 26th.

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Mir, who comes from three consecutive victories, would face Cain Velazquez at the same event. Velasquez's new opponent has not yet been announced.

At UFC 146 Cigano will have a second chance to avenge his mentor. He knocked out Velasquez, who had won Rodrigo Minotauro at UFC 110. Frank mir he beat Minotauro twice, becoming the first to knock out and the first to submit the Brazilian.

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