Brad Tavares has been pressured 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 Area in Rio de Janeiro. The Tavares vs. Rodrigues bout was slated for the preliminary card. The rationale for Tavares’ withdrawal was not disclosed; Rodrigues instructed SuperBook he hopes the UFC books him a brand new opponent.
Tavares most not too long ago appeared within the octagon at UFC 276, the place he misplaced a call towards Dricus du Plessis, snapping a two-fight successful streak. In Rodrigues, he was to face one other surging up-and-comer. The Dana White Contender Sequence vet earned a giant win in a slugfest towards Chidi Njokuani at UFC Vegas 60, upping his UFC report to 4-1 with finishes in three of his 4 wins.
UFC 283 is headlined by a battle for the vacant mild heavyweight title between ex-champ Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. The battle card now options 13 bouts.
