From The MMA Manifesto: TATAME.com reported today that Vitor Belfort has injured his shoulder and will have to pull out of his title fight versus Anderson Silva scheduled to take place at UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi on April 10th. While it is always disastrous when a main event fighter has to pull out of an event, the UFC does have time to find a replacement and give that fighter time to train for the fight. But who? (Read more)
Sucks for Dan Henderson. Maia and Sonnen are both medically suspended and Marquardt just lost. Good timing for Danny.
damn, that does suck for Hendo. I'd settle for seeing Silva fight at 205 but I really want to see him defend his title.
Barring any suspensions winner of Bisping/Wandy could be cool. Well not so much Bisping but is Wanderlei wins the UFC could sell that fight. and I think timing is okay, 112 is in April right?
Would Sonnen still be medically suspended through April? Would like to see Silva fight a LHW again but could be unfair to ask him to get ready for a fight at the next weight class up relatively soon before the fight.
Belfort was probably watching tape of Silva's fights, fainted, and fell off his chair. I know Belfort has had some tragic stuff to deal with in his personal life, and I feel for the guy.....but he needs to decide whether he is serious about still fighting.
I curious, Sonnen is only suspended medically in Nevada right? he could theoretically fight in Abu Dhabi.
