As PWP reported this morning, Rafael dos Anjos has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 196 title fight with Conor McGregor due to a broken foot.
According to dos Anjos’ coach Rafael Cordeiro, RDA won’t need surgery on his injured foot at this time, however, he can’t put any pressure on it for at least three weeks.
“I am devastated,” he said, “because we were preparing well for this fight and we were ready.”
Thus far, members of Team Donald Cerrone and Team Anthony Pettis, including Pettis himself, have openly campaigned for the fight. Nate Diaz and Frankie Edgar have also been considered, however, Edgar is currently injured.
Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate for the UFC women’s bantamweight title is currently the co-main event for the March 5 event, which takes place at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.