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Pettis vs Thomson Postponed, Johnson vs Benavidez moved

Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:54 am
by keithlewis
Breaking news about the UFC on FOX and TUF 18 Finale fight cards...

UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis has been forced out of his title defense Dec. 14 on FOX due to an injury. His fight with Josh Thomson has been postponed.

The flyweight title fight rematch between Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez has now been moved to Dec. 14. It was originally slated to be the main event of the TUF Finale on Nov. 30. It will now serve as the FOX 9 main event in Benavidez' hometown of Sacramento.

Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz will now headline the 11/30 card in a three-round lightweight contest.


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