Brad Tavares has been compelled to withdraw from his UFC 283 matchup with Gregory Rodrigues, and “Robocop” now wants a brand new opponent.
MMA Combating confirmed the information with an individual near Tavares after an preliminary report from SuperBook Sports activities.
UFC 283 takes place Jan. 21 at Jeunesse Enviornment in Rio de Janeiro. The Tavares vs. Rodrigues bout was slated for the preliminary card. The rationale for Tavares’ withdrawal was not disclosed; Rodrigues informed SuperBook he hopes the UFC books him a brand new opponent.
Tavares most just lately appeared within the octagon at UFC 276, the place he misplaced a choice towards Dricus du Plessis, snapping a two-fight profitable streak. In Rodrigues, he was to face one other surging up-and-comer. The Dana White Contender Collection vet earned an enormous win in a slugfest towards Chidi Njokuani at UFC Vegas 60, upping his UFC file to 4-1 with finishes in three of his 4 wins.
UFC 283 is headlined by a struggle for the vacant mild heavyweight title between ex-champ Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. The struggle card now options 13 bouts.
