A change in opponent has given rising light heavyweight star Devin Clark a grand opportunity at UFC on ESPN+ 43 in November. Clark was supposed to fight Shamil Gamzatov, but reported visa issues for the Dagestani forced him from the card entirely.
Instead, Clark is getting a new opponent—none other than former title challenger, Anthony “Lionheart” Smith. The news was first reported by MMA Junkie, but has not been confirmed by UFC officials at the time of this writing.
Clark has had a great year thus far, defeating both Dequan Townsend and Alonzo Menifield by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs.