With Cutelaba injured, Glover Teixeira is left without a rival for UFC Brooklyn

During training on Thursday (10), 'Hulk' fell on top of his training partner's knee and suffered an injury to the sternum bone in the chest

Franciele Marques

11/01/2019 | 15:01

G. Teixeira should be removed from the card in New York. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook UFC

Ion cutelaba was preparing for the biggest challenge of his career. The Moldovan would face Glover Teixeira on the main card of UFC Brooklyn, January 19th. However, the fighter suffers an injury to the sternum bone in his chest and is off the card in New York (USA). The information was given first-hand by the website of the North American channel ESPN.

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During training on Thursday (10), 'Hulk' fell on top of his training partner's knee and suffered the injury. Cutelaba will have to remain without physical contact in the injured area for at least two weeks and then find out when he will be able to fight again.

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Ultimate is trying to find a new rival for Glover, but with just eight days it is possible that the Brazilian will be removed from the card. The organization may also reschedule the light heavyweight fight at another event.