UFC 227 Just Lost A Top Contender Fight On Short Notice

The highly anticipated fight card for UFC 227 is fast approaching. That being said, it would appear that the card has now lost one of its top match ups.

UFC 227 goes down live on pay-per-view from within the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Aug. 4. UFC middleweights Derek Brunson and Antonio Carlos Junior were initially set to face off on the night’s card.

However, as reported by Combate, Derek Brunson has since pulled out of the fight due to an injury. Taking to Instagram, Brunson later added that his “small injury” has caused a “little set back.”

“Small injury, a little set back . But hey who said life would easy. .back soon !”

Small injury, a little set back . But hey who said life would easy. .back soon ! ?

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