Anthony Johnson suffers injury and leaves fight against Glover Teixeira at UFC Chicago

Johnson (photo) is out of the fight at UFC Chicago Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

The wave of injuries came back to haunt Ultimate this weekend. The North American Anthony Johnson, who would face the Brazilian Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC Fight Night Chicago on July 23, is off the show.

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The former light heavyweight challenger suffered an undisclosed injury and is out of action. The news was revealed by the North American website MMA Fighting and confirmed by Ultimate.

With just over a month to go until the duel, the UFC is looking for a new opponent for the Brazilian.

On the other hand, Johnson should have his opportunity to challenge for the Ultimate belt postponed again. Number two in the division rankings. comes from triumphs over Jimi Manuwa and Ryan bader, but is forced to leave the duel that could guarantee the chance to compete for the title again, as the North American was defeated by Daniel Cormier when the two were looking for the vacant belt, left by Jon Jones.

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