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UFC 177 already featured one of the most maligned pay-per-view lineups in promotion history. That was before Renan Barao dropped out of his bantamweight title rematch against T.J. Dillashaw on Friday afternoon.
According to a report from the Brazilian outlet Combate, Barao passed out while cutting weight on Friday and was taken to a Sacramento hospital. Not surprisingly, the Brazilian did not show up for licensing or medicals with the California State Athletic Commission. A source close to the bout told Sherdog.com that Joe Soto will now get the 135-pound title shot against Dillashaw.
A little more than three weeks ago, Soto competed at Tachi Palace Fights 20, where he submitted Terrion Ware with a north-south choke in the third round. After the bout, the Californian lobbied for a shot in the Octagon.
His wish was granted less than a week later, as he was paired with Anthony Birchak in a preliminary bout at UFC 177. With Soto’s plans changing, Birchak will not compete on Saturday night. A five-time Bellator veteran, Soto enters his matchup with Dillashaw on a six-fight winning streak.
Chance of a Lifetime for this kid - FIRST FIGHT IN THE UFC IS A TITLE FIGHT - in his home country no less. Should be an interesting underdog fight
Barao OUT - Soto IN (Rocky Story)
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Making my fight prediction - Either it wont go past the second round and Dil wins or some craziness happens and become the next mma news for the week of mystery man wins title.
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Anything could happen though
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id love to see a soto victory but i cant pick against tj this time
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you called it man
Big day for Soto though, I think even in defeat his stock just went WAY up.
you called it man
Big day for Soto though, I think even in defeat his stock just went WAY up.
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