COVID-19 strikes again.
A featherweight bout between Eduardo Garagorri and Mirsad Bektic was set for this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 11 show; however, one of Garagorri’s cornermen tested positive for the coronavirus, thus forcing the featherweight to withdraw from his bout against Bektic.
It didn’t take long for UFC officials to find a replacement for Bektic though, as he’s now set to fight Damon Jackson.
Jackson will be making his return to the UFC following his stints in Legacy Fighting Alliance and Pro Fighters League. The featherweight has won four out of his last five fights, beating Mauro Chaulet, Nate Jennerman, Jeremy Spoon, and Chris Pecero by either TKO or submission. Jackson comes in with a professional record of 17 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no contest.
UFC Vegas 11 takes place on Saturday, September 19 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada with Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley headlining. Check out the updated line-up below:
Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley
Donald Cerrone vs. Niko Price
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gerald Meerschaert
Johnny Walker vs. Ryan Spann
Mackenzie Dern vs. Randa Markos
Kevin Holland vs. Darren Stewart
David Dvorak vs. Jordan Espinosa
Mirsad Bektic vs. Damon Jackson
Mara Romero Borella vs. Mayra Bueno Silva
Sarah Alpar vs. Jessica-Rose Clark
Journey Newson vs. Randy Costa
Andre Ewell vs. Irwin Rivera
TJ Laramie vs. Darrick Minner
Tyson Nam vs. Jerome Rivera