Jorge Masvidal withdraws from non-UFC return days out, replaced by Edson Barboza

The card was shaping as much as be by far their greatest occasion up to now, with a number of huge names and high-profile matchups all going down in Rio de Janeiro.

However, following the rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas being moved to RAFthe cardboard has taken one other huge hit.

Should Arman Tsarukyan be taking fights within the UFC as a substitute of competing elsewhere?

Hype FC publicizes Edson Barboza is changing Jorge Masvidal to face Shara Magomedov

Given that Jorge Masvidal has not competed in any type since his boxing rematch with Nate Diaz In 2024, Hype FC placing on its return was a giant get for the promotion.

Unfortunately, the promotion introduced in the present day that ‘Gamebred’ will now not be in motion at their occasion that takes place subsequent Wednesday.

Hype FC introduced on Instagram that Shara Magomedovwho was deliberate to face Masvidal, will now be competing towards Edson Barboza in a submission-only contest.

No particulars have been shared as to why the inaugural BMF champion will not be making the stroll on the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro subsequent week.

Guilherme Cruz famous on x that whereas Arman Tsarukyan remains to be anticipated to headline the occasion, he nonetheless does not have an opponent following the elimination of his rematch with Georgio Poullas.

Hype Brazil additionally encompasses a rematch of a heated UFC struggle

Fortunately for Hype FC, Jorge Masvidal’s return and Arman Tsarukyan’s rematch weren’t the one matchups booked for the cardboard which can be certain to generate some curiosity.

One of the statements wins of final 12 months got here when Jean Silva choked out Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314 to proceed his featherweight ascent.

Two of the largest personalities on the roster will meet once more on March 11 in a rematch that, identical to their first struggle, is certain to supply some attention-grabbing moments.