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Report: Evans-Smith Out, Replaced by Kim against Antonina Shevchenko at ‘TUF 28’ Finale

Per sources, flyweight Antonina Shevchenko's (@AntoninaPantera) opponent at The Ultimate Fighter Finale on 11/30 has changed. Ashlee Evans Smith has suffered an injury. South Korean Ji Yeon Kim (2-1in the UFC) will fill in.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) November 8, 2018

An injury to a flyweight contender briefly shook up “The Ultimate Fighter” 28 Finale on Nov. 30 in Las Vegas, but the promotion has already secured a replacement to salvage the matchup.

According to ESPN, flyweight Ashlee Evans-Smith has been forced to withdraw from her bout against Antonina Shevchenko due to an injury.