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Thursday, Nov 30, 2017

Roxanne Modafferi to Face Nicco Montano For Flyweight Belt, After Sijara Eubanks Hospitalized

Modafferi (photo via UFC)

By FCF Staff

The TUF 26 Finale, championship bout has undergone a last minute, dramatic change, as Sijara Eubanks will no longer fight Nicco Montao for the promotion’s inaugural, women’s flyweight title.

Recently the UFC posted the statement below:

Due to medical issues, Sijara Eubanks was hospitalized Thursday morning and has been pulled from her bout against Nicco Montano at Friday’s The Ultimate Fighter Finale. Stepping in for Eubanks to fight in the inaugural UFC women’s flyweight championship bout will be Ultimate Fighter 26 semifinalist Roxanne Modafferi

Friday’s card will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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