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Tyron Woodley out of UFC Minneapolis main event vs. Robbie Lawler

A rematch between Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler will have to wait.

Woodley is out of the UFC Minneapolis main event opposite Lawler on June 29 due to a hand injury, ESPN reported Friday. Officials are seeking a replacement to fight Lawler on short notice.

Woodley, who underwent surgery to fix a dislocated thumb last year, does not have an immediate timetable for his return. He is expected to see a specialist next week, per the report.

Woodley lost the UFC welterweight title in his last bout. Kamaru Usman dominated him with wrestling over five rounds in the UFC 235 co-main event in March.