Just days before the return of the Octagon to Canada, UFC needs to find an opponent for Patrick Holohan at UFC Fight Night 54.
Louis Gaudinot, who was scheduled to take on the Irish flyweight at Saturday’s card in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was forced out of the bout with an injury. The UFC told MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani that the promotion is looking for a replacement on days’ notice. MMA Junkie first reported the news.
Undefeated flyweight Holohan (10-0-1) choked out Josh Sampo in the first round in his promotional debut at the UFC Dublin card in July. The Irish prospect only went the distance twice in his professional career, finishing eight of his opponents via submission.
UFC Fight Night 54 takes place at the Halifax Metro Centre in Nova Scotia, featuring Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine in the main event.