Former UFC heavyweight champion has suffered a broken hand during training and is out of his scheduled bout at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale against Stipe Miocic.
According to a statement released by the UFC, the organization is working on finding a new main event for the May 31st card in Brazil.
“UFC officials are working quickly to address the situation, but no replacement for Dos Santos has been tabbed at this time,” the statement said. “Make sure to check back at UFC.com for more information as it becomes available.”
The current TUF Brazil 3 Finale fight card is below.
Stipe Miocic (11-1) vs. TBD
Demian Maia (18-6) vs. Alexander Vakovlev (21-4-1)
Rony Jason (15-4) vs. Robbie Peralta (17-4, 1NC)
Diego Brandao (18-9) vs. TBD
Ernest Chavez (7-0) vs. Elias Silverio (10-0)
Paulo Thiago (15-6) vs. Gasan Umalatov (14-3-1)
Kevin Souza (14-3) vs. Mark Eddiva (6-0)
Rodrigo Damm (12-6) vs. Rashid Magomedov (16-1)
Pedro Munhoz (10-1) vs. Matt Hobar (8-1)