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Top ranked main card fighter out of UFC 293 due to concussion
Kai Kara-France will no longer fight at UFC 293. Photo via Instagram (@kaikarafrance)
Top ranked flyweight star Kai Kara-France will no longer fight Manel Kape at UFC 293 on September 9.
The New Zealander was forced to pull out from the bout in Sydney due to a concussion.
“I just wanted to come on here and give you guys an update,” Kara-France said in an recent Instagram post. “Unfortunately, I’ve had to withdraw from my next fight in Sydney, Australia: UFC 293. I suffered a concussion over the weekend in training. I’ve been speaking to my coaches, my team, and my family. They all think it’s the right decision to put my health first.”
“I just want to say sorry to all the friends and family that bought tickets, flights, accommodation, (and to) all of the fans that were excited to fight live. I’m gutted I won’t be a part of this card. It’s been a tough week with my second son being born as well as me pulling out of this fight. Mixed emotions. Frustrated. But I’ve just got to focus on the positives and just spend time with my loved ones. I appreciate the ongoing support and we’ll be back soon. Much love.”
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Updated UFC 293 lineup
UFC 293 will take place on September 10 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. The card is headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland.
- Middleweight title bout: Israel Adesanya (c) vs. Sean Strickland
- Heavyweight bout: Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov
- Lightweight bout: Jamie Mullarkey vs. John Makdessi
- Flyweight bout: Kai Kara-France vs. Manel Kape
- Light Heavyweight bout: Carlos Ulberg vs. Jung Da-un
- Light Heavyweight bout: Tyson Pedro vs. Anton Turkalj
- Heavyweight bout: Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane
- Featherweight bout: Jack Jenkins vs. Chepe Mariscal
- Featherweight bout: Shane Young vs. Gabriel Miranda
- Welterweight bout: Mike Diamond vs. Charlie Radtke
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