Fight between Erick Silva and Rick Story is rescheduled for UFC FN 74, in August

After two postponements, Erick (photo) will finally face R. Story. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

After being removed from the UFC Fight Night 70 card, scheduled for next Saturday (27), the fight between Erick silva and Rick Story already has a new date to happen. According to the Ultimate organization, the duel will now be held at UFC Fight Night 74, scheduled for August 23, in Saskatoon (Canada).

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Originally, the duel between Erick and Story would take place in São Paulo (SP), in the finals of TUF Brasil 4. However, the event ended up being transferred to Miami and, due to problems with the visa issuance system for the United States, the duel it was later cancelled.

In addition to the duel between Erick silva and Rick Story, which will be the co-main fight of the night, three other duels were confirmed: Patrick Côté x Josh Burkman, Valerie Letorneau x Maryna moroz, and Chris Kelades vs. Chris Beal. In addition, the presence of three other home athletes was announced, whose opponents have not yet been confirmed: Chad Laprise, Olivier Aubin-Mercier and Sam stout.

UFC Fight Night 74 takes place on August 23, at the SaskTel Centre, in Saskatoon (Canada). In the main fight of the night, the Brazilian Charles of the Bronx face the Hawaiian Max Holloway.