The UFC announced days ago that Demetrious Johnson would move to the flyweight division and fight in the inaugural UFC flyweight tournament in March. This would mean that Johnson’s opponent Eddie Wineland would be without an opponent for their fight at UFC on Fox 2. Look no further, former Ultimate Fighter contestant Johnny Bedford has stepped in and taken the challenge. Bedford announced the matchup via his Twitter account.
“It’s official! I am fighting ex WEC champ Eddie Wineland at UFC on Fox in Chicago on Jan 28.”
Bedford is coming off of a one sided victory over TUF 14 housemate Louis Gaudinot at the finale earlier this month. He will look to make it two in a row in the octagon.
Wineland is on the other end of the stick, with two losses in a row. He has lost two consecutive decisions to Joseph Benavidez and Urijah Faber in the UFC. Wineland was a former WEC champion.
UFC on Fox 2 is set to take place on Jan. 28 at Chicago’s United Center and will feature Phil Davis vs. Rasha...
Found December 14, 2011 on
MMASucka:
PLAYERS:
Demetrious Johnson,
Joseph Benavidez,
Urijah Faber,
Phil Davis,
Mark Munoz,
Chael Sonnen,
Michael Bisping,
Demian Maia,
Evan Dunham,
Cody McKenzie,
George Roop,
Cub Swanson,
Mike Russow,
Chris Camozzi,
Charles Oliveira
Original Story:
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
UFC NEWS – Johnny Bedford Fills Void Left By “Mighty Mouse” Johnson And Faces Eddie Wineland on FOX 2 Card
The Ultimate Fighter season 14 contestant, Johnny Bedford is the first cast member in the “TUF” 14 aftermath to book a gig with the UFC. He will now fill in for the recently removed Demetrious Johnson and face Eddie Wineland on the UFC on FOX 2 fight card. Johnson was removed when the UFC recently [...]
Johnny Bedford Replaces Demetrious Johnson, Will Meet Eddie Wineland
Johnny Bedford Replaces Demetrious Johnson, Will Meet Eddie Wineland
With ‘Mouse’ Flyweight Bound, Wineland-Bedford Set for UFC on Fox 2
Demetrious Johnson will no longer compete against Eddie Wineland at UFC on Fox 2, promotion officials announced Wednesday.
“UFC on FOX: Evans vs. Davis” Fight Card Updated
Via 5thRound.com
|
December 14, 2011
Courtesy of the UFC’s freshly-announced flyweight tournament, Demetrious Johnson will no longer be meeting Eddie Wineland in the company’s return to FOX. Instead, “The Ultimate Fighter 14″ contestant Johnny Bedford (Pictured) has agreed to play substitute and meet Wineland in the January 28th event.
A light heavyweight top contender bout between Rashad Evans and Phil Davis...
|
December 14, 2011
MMA Forum Discussions
| Latest Rumors | The Backyard | Going Viral |
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |
