Brazilian is injured and Mousasi has a new opponent at UFC Japan

R. Jucão (photo) would have his second fight on his return to Ultimate. Photo: Jeff Gross/UFC

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Still not completely recovered from an old injury, Brazilian Roan Jucão ended up being cut from UFC Fight Night 73, an event scheduled for September 23 in Japan. Jucão's departure caused the Ultimate organization to act quickly and announce the north -American Uriah Hall as a new opponent Gegard Mousasi on fight night.

At 31, Uriah Hall has a professional record of 11 wins and five losses. The New York athlete became famous during the 17th edition of the The Ultimate Fighter, when he earned the nickname “Ambulance Man” for sending all of his opponents in the tournament to the hospital. However, Hall ended up surprised by Kelvin Gastelum and finished runner-up in the reality show. Uriah is coming off a victory over Oluwale Bamgbose on August 8th.

Yes, Gegard Mousasi, 30 years old, has a record of 37 wins, five defeats and two draws. Former DREAM and Strikeforce champion, Mousasi comes from two consecutive victories in the octagon, over the veteran Dan Henderson and Cypriot Costas Philippou.

UFC Fight Night 73 takes place on September 23, at the Saitama Super Arena, in Saitama (Japan). In the main fight of the night, former Ultimate heavyweight champion Josh Barnett faces the “chubby” Roy Nelson.

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