Report: Johnny Eduardo out, George Roop in vs. Yuri Alcantara at UFC’s return to Brazil

A recently reported bantamweight bout targeted for the UFC’s return to Brazil has had a change.

According to a report from Sportv.com, Johnny Eduardo is out of a planned fight against Yuri Alcantara. In Eduardo’s place steps George Roop, who will ret…

A recently reported bantamweight bout targeted for the UFC’s return to Brazil has had a change.

According to a report from Sportv.com, Johnny Eduardo is out of a planned fight against Yuri Alcantara. In Eduardo’s place steps George Roop, who will return to 135 pounds after a stint at featherweight.

The fight will take place Jan. 19 at the currently unannounced UFC event in Brazil, which is likely to air on either FX or FUEL TV. A host city has yet to be determined.