An injury suffered in training has forced lightweight George
Sotiropoulos to withdraw from UFC 144, officials
announced today.
In his place steps newcomer Eiji Mitsuoka, who
meets Takanori Gomi on the event’s preliminary card.
UFC 144 takes place Feb. 25 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
The event’s main card, which features a lightweight title headliner
between champ Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson, airs live on
pay-per-view. Broadcast plans for the preliminary card have yet to be
announced.