The UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz event lost an intriguing match-up after it was revealed that Chechen light-heavyweight prospect Abdul-Kerim Edilov had torn his meniscus during a final training session in Los Angeles.
Reports first emerged on Russian social media, along with a picture of Edilov's MRI. BloodyElbow.com later confirmed the new with sources close to Edilov's camp.
Edilov (16-4) was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Francimar Barroso during the Fight Pass portion of the card. The 24-year-old fought on the Russian regional circuit for his entire career and was expected to make his first professional appearance on American soil.