The UFC has announced that Pedro Munhoz will replace Henry Cejudo to face Marlon Vera at UFC 292 in Boston on August 19, 2023. The news comes after Cejudo withdrew from the fight due to a shoulder injury
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Cejudo’s Withdrawal
Last week, former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo announced that he had suffered a shoulder injury and had been forced to withdraw from UFC 292. This was a highly anticipated fight, as Cejudo had been wanting to get his win back after losing a close split decision to Aljamain Sterling back in May for the bantamweight title. However, fans will have to wait a little longer to see get back in there.
Munhoz Steps In
With Cejudo out, the UFC quickly began working on finding a replacement opponent for Marlon Vera. It didn’t take long for them to settle on Pedro Munhoz, a perennial top-10 bantamweight. Munhoz is coming off a unanimous decision win over Chris Gutierrez in April 2023 and is looking to continue his winning streak against Vera.
Vera’s Reaction
Marlon Vera vs. Pedro Munhoz
The UFC 292 bantamweight fight between Marlon Vera and Pedro Munhoz is shaping up to be an exciting matchup. While fans were disappointed to hear that Henry Cejudo had withdrawn from the fight, they can still look forward to seeing two of the top bantamweights in the world face off in Boston on August 19, 2023, as this fight will certainly not disappoint.
Vera is still working towards getting that coveted title shot meanwhile, Munhoz is trying to get a big win on their resume to move up the rankings in hopes of his own title shit in the near future. Whoever wins this fight has title aspirations in mind and a win against one another this weekend at UFC 290 puts them in a prime position to make a move in the bantamweight rankings.
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