The shootout will once again co-headline Saturday’s pay-per-view broadcast. However, given the short notice nature of today’s announcement, the UFC said the bout will now take place at a 215-pound catchweight instead of at light heavyweight.
That move is likely to accomidate Jackson, as Maldonaldo remained in shape because he was assigned to Steve Bosse after Jackson was pulled from the lineup.
Bosse’s UFC debut has been postponed for another day. No word if he’ll be paid his show money.
Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada hosts the festivities.
Here is the show’s revised roster:
Preliminary Card:
(UFC Fight Pass 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT)
Aisling Daly vs.