Injury forces Willamy Freire off UFC on Versus 2; Thiago Tavares without opponent

Highly touted lightweight prospect Willamy “Chiquerim” Freire will have to wait just a bit longer to make his octagon debut.

An injury suffered in training forced Freire to withdraw from a planned
contest with Thiago Tavares at UFC on Versus 2.

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Highly touted lightweight prospect Willamy “Chiquerim” Freire will have to wait just a bit longer to make his octagon debut.

An injury suffered in training forced Freire to withdraw from a planned
contest with Thiago Tavares at UFC on Versus 2.

MMAjunkie.com confirmed with sources close to the
fight that a knee injury is the culprit. Tatame.com first reported
Freire’s withdrawal.