Vitor Belfort out of UFC 147 after breaking his hand in training
The curse of the UFC 147 card continues this week after it was revealed middleweight heavy hitter and “Ultimate Fighter Brazil” coach, Vitor Belfort has been forced out of his main event fight with Wanderlei Silva after breaking his hand in training.
UFC President Dana White confirmed the news following UFC 146 on Saturday night. UFC 147 has undergone several issues since being announced for June 23 in Brazil.
White confirmed they are actively seeking a replacement to step in and face Silva on the June 23 card, but no announcement has been made yet on who it will be. This is no doubt a major blow for the Las Vegas based promotion who earlier in the year had to move the fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen off this card due to logistical issues.
By Michael Pepper. (Follow me on Twitter)
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