Chris Weidman Steps in to Face Jesse Bongfeldt at UFC 131

Filed under: UFC, NewsMiddleweight prospect Chris Weidman and Jesse Bongfeldt have verbally agreed to meet at UFC 131 after Bongfeldt’s original opponent, Court McGee, pulled out of the fight, MMA Fighting has learned from sources close to the event.

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Middleweight prospect Chris Weidman and Jesse Bongfeldt have verbally agreed to meet at UFC 131 after Bongfeldt’s original opponent, Court McGee, pulled out of the fight, MMA Fighting has learned from sources close to the event.

Both fighters have agreed to the fight as of Tuesday, although contracts have yet to be signed.

MMA Junkie reported late Monday evening that McGee was forced to pull out of the fight due to a knee injury.

UFC 124 Undercard Live Blog: Hazelett vs. Bocek, Almeida vs. Grant, More

Filed under: UFCMONTREAL — This is the UFC 124 live blog for all the undercard bouts in support of tonight’s pay-per-view card at the Bell Centre.

The six-fight undercard features Mark Bocek vs. Dustin Hazelett, Jesse Bongfeldt vs. Rafael Natal, Matt…

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MONTREAL — This is the UFC 124 live blog for all the undercard bouts in support of tonight’s pay-per-view card at the Bell Centre.

The six-fight undercard features Mark Bocek vs. Dustin Hazelett, Jesse Bongfeldt vs. Rafael Natal, Matt Riddle vs. Sean Pierson, Joe Doerksen vs. Dan Miller, TJ Grant vs. Ricardo Almeida and Pat Audinwood vs. John Makdessi.

The live blog is below.

Jesse Bongfeldt to Make UFC Debut Against Rafael Natal at UFC 124

Filed under: UFC, NewsJesse Bongfeldt will make his UFC debut as a replacement for fellow countryman Jason MacDonald in a fight against Rafael Natal at UFC 124 on Dec. 11 in Montreal, according to Natal’s management.

MacDonald, who suffered a freak br…

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Jesse Bongfeldt will make his UFC debut as a replacement for fellow countryman Jason MacDonald in a fight against Rafael Natal at UFC 124 on Dec. 11 in Montreal, according to Natal’s management.

MacDonald, who suffered a freak broken leg injury just seven months ago at UFC 113, decided to take more time to recover before making his return.