One UFC vet has replaced another at next month’s Legacy Fighting Championship 13 event.
“The Ultimate Fighter 15” cast member Chris Tickle has replaced injured Junior Assuncao, promoter Mick Maynard confirmed with MMAjunkie.com. Tickle now meets fellow featherweight Doug Frey on the card.
Legacy FC 13 takes place Aug. 17 at the Dallas Convention Center, and the main card airs on AXS TV.