In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated heavyweight bout between Walt Harris and Josh Parisian has been canceled for UFC Vegas 77. The news broke on Wednesday, just three days before the event was scheduled to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Walt Harris vs. Josh Parisian scrapped from UFC Vegas 77 on Saturday (@DamonMartin, @MikeHeck_JR) https://t.co/ydQpaqYc7a pic.twitter.com/oKYTBOFKDI
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) July 12, 2023
Cancellation Confirmed
The cancellation was confirmed by a person with knowledge of the situation, following an initial report by MMA Fighting. The exact reasons for the cancellation have been announced Harris getting flagged for using a substance on USADA’s banned substance list.
Walt Harris Addresses USADA Issue
Shortly after the cancellation, Walt Harris took to social media to address the situation. He owned up to an issue with USADA, saying that he took a substance that he has been taking for quite some time now that was apparently on the banned substance list but failed to realize it. He owned up to his mistake and apologized to the fans, the UFC, and his family for his mistake.
Walt Harris posted on Instagram that the reason for his bout cancelation against Josh Parisian was because he had a sample flagged by USADA pic.twitter.com/QSpu3Fp8qo
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 12, 2023
Disappointment for Fans and Fighters
The cancellation of the Harris vs. Parisian bout is undoubtedly disappointing for both the fighters and the fans. It was expected to be an exciting clash between two heavyweights looking to make a statement in the division. The sudden removal of the fight from the card leaves a void in the event and leaves fans wanting more.
With the cancellation of the heavyweight bout, the UFC Vegas 77 card will undergo some adjustments. The remaining fights on the card will still take place as scheduled, but the absence of the Harris vs. Parisian fight will undoubtedly be felt by fans and the promotion alike.
As fans eagerly await further updates and information regarding the cancellation, the focus now shifts to the remaining fights on the UFC Vegas 77 card. The event still promises to deliver thrilling action, with notable fighters such as Holly Holm and Mayra Bueno Silva set to compete in this weekend’s main event as they gun for the vacant women’s bantamweight championship.
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