Another big fight removed from UFC 283 in Brazil

Brazilian middleweight Gregory Rodrigues has no opponent for UFC 283. Photo via Instagram: (@gregoryrodriguesmma)

The highly anticipated middleweight matchup between rising prospect Gregory Rodrigues and seasoned veteran Brad Tavares, that was scheduled for UFC 283, is now canceled as Tavares was forced to withdraw from the bout.

In a recent interview with SuperBook Sports, the Brazilian middleweight commented on the situation and claimed that the promotion is looking for a replacement to face him.

“He’s out. UFC started working to find someone to fight me in Brazil. I hope they find somebody. I was so prepared. I was so excited for my fight against Brad, to get a guy with his experience. But that’s not going to happen, not on this show,” Rodrigues said.

“One thing I know is I’m ready. I’m so prepared. Anyone can come and ‘Robocop’ will be ready. I’ll put a show on.”

Check out the current lineup below!

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Current lineup for UFC 283 in Brazil

Main card

• Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill
• Deiveson Figueiredo (c) vs. Brandon Moreno
• Gilbert Burns vs. Neil Magny
• Jessica Andrade vs. Lauren Murphy
• Ihor Potieria vs. Mauricio Rua

Prelims

• Paul Craig vs. Johnny Walker
• Gregory Rodrigues vs. TBA
• Melquizael Costa vs. Thiago Moises
• Gabriel Bonfim vs. Mounir Lazzez

Early prelims

• Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Jailton Almeida
• Ismael Bonfim vs. Terrance McKinney
• Luan Luiz Lacerda vs. Cody Stamann
• Warlley Alves vs. Nicolas Dalby
• Zarah Fairn vs. Josiane Nunes
• Daniel Marcos vs. Saimon Oliveira

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