Dricus Du Plessis is injured and André Sergipano is left without an opponent for UFC 269

Ultimate is looking for a replacement for the South African, but the Brazilian's presence at the event on December 11th is still in doubt

A. Sergipano after finishing R. Jacaré. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The long-awaited duel between two of the main middleweight prospects (up to 83,9 kg), André Sergipano e Dricus du Plessis will no longer happen in UFC 269. According to information on the “MMA DNA” page, the South African had to leave the card due to an injury that has not yet been disclosed. Ultimate is looking for a last-minute replacement, but the Brazilian is now a doubt for the event.

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André Sergipano was part of the top 15 in the middleweight division, but lost his place to the Russian, naturalized Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov in the last update, carried out this Tuesday (9). Undefeated in the octagon, the Tata Fight Team athlete has three victories in Ultimate, the last being the biggest of his career – a submission over Ronaldo Jacare No. UFC 262in May.

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Dricus Du Plessis He is also undefeated since arriving in the UFC, with two knockout wins. The South African, who is coming off a triumph over Trevin giles No. UFC 264, in July, he has all 16 career wins by interruption, seven knockouts and nine submissions.

O UFC 269 takes place on December 11th and has two Brazilians defending belts. In the main fight, Charles of the Bronx seeks the first defense of the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against Dustin poirier. In the co-main, Amanda nunes puts the bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg) on ​​the line once again against Julianna Pena.

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