Without an opponent, Júnior Cigano will no longer fight at UFC Halifax

Cigano no longer fights at UFC Halifax (Photo: Getty Images)

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UFC Halifax will no longer feature junior gypsy. The Brazilian was removed from the event that Ultimate would hold in the Canadian city, on February 19, after the injury to Stefan struve, who would be his opponent in the main fight. It is possible that a middleweight duel between Hector Lombard e John hendricks, two former members of the welterweight division, will be the new main event. The information is from the Combate channel website.

Cigano had already complained that no big name in the heavyweight division agreed to fight him with just over a month of preparation. In an interview with the website UOL, the Brazilian mentioned the disaffection by name Fabricio Werdum, whom he already beat in 2008, at UFC 90, complaining about his compatriot's attitude. On that occasion, the former champion beat “Vai Cavalo” by knockout in the opening round.

His original opponent for UFC Halifax, Stefan struve He has also been a victim of the Brazilian. At UFC 95, held in London in early 2009, he also knocked out the Dutchman in the first round. Cigano hasn't fought since April last year, when he beat Ben Rothwell by unanimous decision.