Despite the loss of Brian Foster, replacement Jake Ellenberger and opponent Sean Pierson have maintained their spot on UFC 129’s televised lineup.
Spike TV officials today confirmed that Ellenberger vs. Pierson, as well as an additional welterweight bout of Nate Diaz vs. Rory MacDonald, will air on the cable station as a “UFC Prelims” prior to UFC 129’s pay-per-view broadcast.
UFC 129 takes place April 30 at Toronto’s Rogers Centre.