A sparring injury has forced Pat Curran to withdraw from his first scheduled title defense against Patricio “Pitbull” Freire at Bellator 73.
A Bellator official on Tuesday told MMAjunkie.com that it hasn’t been decided whether Freire will remain on the card, and at this time, a search for a replacement is underway. ESPN.com first reported the injury withdrawal.
Bellator 73 takes place Aug. 24 at Harrah’s Tunica Hotel and Casino in Mississippi. The night’s main card airs on MTV2 (and in high-definition on EPIX) following prelims on Spike.com.