Joseph Benavidez has replaced an injured Brian Bowles and meets fellow bantamweight Wagnney Fabiano next month at WEC 52.
MMAjunkie.com first passed along news of Bowles’ injury and withdrawal from the card on Thursday, and Sherdog.com subsequently confirmed Benavidez as a likely replacement.
MMAjunkie.com has confirmed the switch with sources close to the event, who said the fight is likely to remain on the night’s Versus-televised main card.