It was confirmed by MMA Junkie on Tuesday that Brok Weaver would no longer be able to fight Thomas Gifford at UFC Fight Night Tampa this weekend. Now,
ESPN confirmed that Mike Davis will step in and take on Gifford at the fight night event.
Gifford is still searching for his first win under the UFC banner, as the lightweight lost his bout to Roosevelt Roberts at UFC Fight Night Fort Lauderdale. Despite being winless in the promotion thus far, Gifford does hold a solid record of 14 wins, 8 losses, and 2 no contest.
Davis is also looking to get some momentum going under the UFC banner, as the New York native failed to secure a win over Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night Fort Lauderdale. Davis’ professional mixed martial arts record currently stands at 6 wins and 2 losses.
UFC Fight Night Tampa takes place on Saturday, October 12 from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida with Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson headlining.
MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)
Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Michelle Waterson
Kron Gracie vs. Cub Swanson
Thomas Gifford vs. Mike Davis
Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas
Matt Frevola vs. Luis Pena
Eryk Anders vs. Gerald Meerschaert
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 5 p.m. ET)
Niko Price vs. James Vick
Devin Clark vs. Ryan Spann
Max Griffin vs. Alex Morono
Tim Elliott vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Hector Aldana vs. Miguel Baeza
Andrew Sanchez vs. Marvin Vettori
J.J. Aldrich vs. Lauren Mueller
Andre Ewell vs. Marlon Vera