Rob Kimmons injured, Julio Paulino steps in to face Mike Pierce at UFC on Versus 1

Welterweight Rob Kimmons has been forced to withdraw from a previously announced fight with Mike Pierce at UFC on Versus 1 and will be replaced by UFC newcomer Julio Paulino.

Kimmons’ camp was unavailable for comment about the injury; however, sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com that the new match-up is expected to be finalized shortly.

UFC on Versus 1 takes place on March 21 at the 1STBANK Center (formerly
The Odeum Colorado and Broomfield Event Center) in Broomfield, Colo.


Welterweight Rob Kimmons has been forced to withdraw from a previously announced fight with Mike Pierce at UFC on Versus 1 and will be replaced by UFC newcomer Julio Paulino.

Kimmons’ camp was unavailable for comment about the injury; however, sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com that the new match-up is expected to be finalized shortly.

UFC on Versus 1 takes place on March 21 at the 1STBANK Center (formerly
The Odeum Colorado and Broomfield Event Center) in Broomfield, Colo.