Daniel Rodriguez didn’t have to wait long for a new date to step back into the octagon.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Rodriguez will step in to face Nicolas Dalby at UFC 255. Rodriguez will replace Orion Cosce who was scratched from the card for undisclosed reasons. MMA Junkie was first to report the switch.
The event takes place Nov. 21 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
“D-Rod” was scheduled to face Brian Barberena at this weekend’s UFC Vegas 14 event before Barberena was forced to withdraw from the welterweight matchup after having surgery.