Chris Gutierrez goes from one stiff problem to a different.
The UFC has introduced a handful of late adjustments to this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 95 occasion, together with Gutierrez getting a brand new opponent with the withdrawal of Javid Basharat. Stepping in for Basharat is undefeated octagon newcomer Quang Le.
The explanation for Basharat’s withdrawal was not disclosed.
Gutierrez (20-6-2) appears to rebound from a choice loss to Track Yadong in the principle occasion of a Struggle Evening card this previous December. “El Guapo” is 1-2 since seeing an eight-fight unbeaten streak finish in 2022, a run that had him on the cusp of a top-10 rating.
Quang was anticipated to struggle Aaron Tau on the Contender Collection this upcoming season, however now heads straight to the UFC on lower than per week’s discover. “Bang” is 8-0 since turning professional in 2021, with all however one in all his fights going down underneath the LFA banner.
Additionally debuting as a substitute is previous Contender Collection contestant Nikolay Veretennikov (12-4). He steps in for Uros Medic to struggle Danny Barlow (8-0) at 170 kilos.
Two different bouts have additionally been faraway from Saturday’s card.
Allan Nascimento was compelled to withdraw from a flyweight struggle with Jafel Filho because of an sickness, and Jonny Parsons has additionally been faraway from a welterweight bout with Yusaku Kinoshita. Each fights are cancelled.
UFC Vegas 95 is headlined by a heavyweight rematch between Marcin Tybura and Serghei Spivac.
