UFC changes its mind and Anthony Johnson faces Jimi Manuwa in September

J. Manuwa (photo) is Johnson's new opponent. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Change in UFC 191 main card. Former challenger for the light heavyweight belt, Anthony Johnson has a new opponent for the attraction. The American will now face Jimi Manuwa in the second most important fight of the event, which will take place on September 5th in Las Vegas, United States.

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Originally, Johnson was going to face the Polish light heavyweight Jan Blachowicz. However, the UFC changed its mind due to the different moments experienced by the athletes – Johnson lost to the current champion, Daniel Cormier, while Blachowicz, still unknown on the international scene, is coming off a defeat to Manuwa himself.

Thus, Ultimate decided to select the Nigerian based in England to face the North American. Blachowicz will be kept on the UFC 191 card, but he will have another opponent in front of him.

The main fight of the attraction will be a fight for the flyweight belt, between the champion, Demetrious Johnson, and John Dodson.

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