One of the more compelling preliminary card matchups on this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 8 card is now off the table.
MMA Fighting reported on Tuesday that featherweight Giga Chikadze is out of his fight with Alex Caceres. Initially, Kevin Croom was chosen to be the replacement but now ESPN’s Marc Raimondi says that’s off the table.
Chikadze (10-2) is a former kickboxing standout who holds a 3-0 record in the UFC. He’s coming off an entertaining unanimous decision win over late replacement Irwin Rivera, but he’s still seeking his first UFC finish. Evidently he’ll have to wait a little longer for that opportunity.