Makhachev leaves fight and Massaranduba gains new rival at UFC 233

F. massaranduba (left) and A. Hernandez (right) face each other at UFC 233. Photo: Montagem SL/MMA Press

Francisco Massaranduba would face Islam makhachev at UFC 233, January 26th, in Anaheim (USA). However, just five days after the fight was confirmed, the Russian was withdrawn for unknown reasons. The substitute for the match will be Alexander Hernandez.

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Francisco Trinaldo is in 13th place in the lightweight rankings and wants to get back on track to winning ways. In five fights in the organization, the Brazilian had three triumphs and two setbacks. On your last appointment massaranduba knocked out Evan dunham in September in UFC Sao Paulo.

At 26, Alexander Hernandez He has 11 fights in his record with 10 wins and one loss. The North American debuted in Ultimate in March this year against Beneil Dariush at UFC 222. 'Great' knocked out his rival at 42 seconds into the first round. In his second fight he beat Olivier Aubin-Mercier by decision in July at UFC Calgary.

UFC 233 card so far

Fly weight: TJ Dillashaw x Henry Cejudo

Welterweight: Ben Askren x Robbie Lawler

Bantamweight: Dominick Cruz x John Lineker

Lightweight: Alexander Hernandez x Francisco Massaranduba

Lightweight: James Vick x Paul felder

Fly weight: Joanne calderwood x Ariane Lipski

Bantamweight: Marion Reneau x It's Kunitskaya