Officials from the UFC have announced a replacement for Vladimir Matyushenko, who was scheduled to face Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 133. UFC.com has posted an updated fight card reflecting another change to card that has already seen Gustafsson’s training partner Phil Davis replaced by Tito Ortiz.
Regarding the Mauler’s new opponent, the UFC send the following Tweet:
In addition, the following statement regarding the new matchup for Gustafsson was posted on UFC.com :
“For the second time this week, an injury has knocked a light heavyweight off the UFC 133 fight card. Dana White announced today that Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Swede Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson.
Stepping in for The Janitor will be fellow wrestler Matt “The Hammer” Hamill, who last faced Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in the main event of UFC 130. Hamill and Gustafsson have verbally agreed to the August 6 matchup.”
MMA Viking has spoken to Alexander’s manager, and he is confirming the matchup and has received the contract from the UFC. The bout should stay on the Spike card, and not get bumped to the main card, due to Spike’s preference to highlight former TUF veterans like Hamill on their broadcasts.
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