Thiago Alves out of Saturday's UFC co-headliner

[NewYorkKnight]

The UFC is currently seeking a welterweight fighter willing to take on a rising contender Mike Perry on short notice.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Thiago Alves' withdrawal from UFC Pittsburgh marks the 11th main or co-main event change to the UFC calendar so far in 2017.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

UFC currently has a replacement opponent lined up for Mike Perry this Saturday.


Alex Reyes

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Thiago Alves was stranded due to Irma. Decided against leaving early to stay with his wife and child.


A fighter pulls out with a legit reason, for once.

 

[RunMaker]

Thiago Alves was stranded due to Irma. Decided against leaving early to stay with his wife and child.


A fighter pulls out with a legit reason, for once.

Not to be a jerk here, but he knew the hurricane was coming before it got there. He could've made preparations to ensure that the fight goes down.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Family / family safety is more important than fighting.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

FYI ...


Felipe Arantes vs. Luke Sanders has been SCRAPPED from Saturday's UFC Fight Night


Arantes fell ill following flight.