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Raul Rosas Jr. Withdraws From Noche UFC Co-Main vs Rob Font

The promotion is searching for a short-notice opponent for Font to keep the San Antonio card intact.

Overview

  • The bantamweight matchup set for Sept. 13 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio has been removed, according to multiple reports.
  • UFC officials are pursuing a replacement for Rob Font, while reports differ on why Rosas Jr. withdrew, with some citing injury and others noting the cause is unknown.
  • Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira has been added to the lineup after the co-main fell through, per confirmed reports.
  • The reshuffle further reduces Mexican representation on a card relocated from Guadalajara for Mexican Independence Day festivities.
  • Rosas Jr., 20, had won four straight and was set for his first bout against a ranked foe, as Font enters on a two-fight decision streak.