Dennis Buzukja Faces Francis Marshall at UFC Vegas 96 Following Silva's Withdrawal
Danny Silva Withdraws from UFC Vegas 96
Danny Silva has pulled out of his scheduled fight with Dennis Buzukja this Saturday due to a recent injury. The UFC confirmed this announcement on Tuesday, indicating that Silva's injury necessitates his withdrawal from UFC Vegas 96.
Francis Marshall Takes on Dennis Buzukja
In a surprising turn of events, Francis Marshall will step in to replace Silva at short notice. The bout will be contested at lightweight instead of the originally planned featherweight division. Marshall has had a rocky journey in the UFC, facing setbacks in his previous matches.
Match Background
- Marshall made his UFC debut after competing in the Contender Series.
- He won his first fight by TKO against Marcelo Rojo.
- His recent record includes losses to William Gomis and Isaac Dulgarian.
Dennis Buzukja, a two-time Contender Series participant, is looking to capitalize on this opportunity. He has a challenging history in the UFC, with a few tough losses, but he finally secured a victory this past March by stopping Connor Matthews at UFC Atlantic City.
UFC Vegas 96 will take place this Saturday at the UFC APEX, headlined by a middleweight matchup between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho.
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