Joey Beltran official as late replacement, faces Rolles Gracie on UFC 109 prelims

Just three weeks removed from a regional-show win over Houston Alexander, the “Mexicutioner” will make his UFC debut.

The UFC today officially announced that heavyweight newcomer Joey
Beltran (10-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has agreed to step in for Mostapha Al Turk
and face fellow octagon rookie Rolles Gracie (3-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) on the
preliminary card of Saturday’s “UFC 109: Relentless” event.

MMAjunkie.com first reported the likely switch on Monday.


Just three weeks removed from a regional-show win over Houston Alexander, the “Mexicutioner” will make his UFC debut.

The UFC today officially announced that heavyweight newcomer Joey
Beltran (10-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has agreed to step in for Mostapha Al Turk
and face fellow octagon rookie Rolles Gracie (3-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) on the
preliminary card of Saturday’s “UFC 109: Relentless” event.

MMAjunkie.com first reported the likely switch on Monday.