Found February 06, 2012 on BJPenn.com:
A highly anticipated light-heavyweight rematch between Brandon Vera and Thiago Silva has been scratched with news that Vera has received an injury while training. The two were scheduled to face off on the upcoming UFC on FX 2 event. No word on the extent of Vera’s injury was given. The two last fought back at [...]


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