The UFC have announced that British bantamweight Vaughan Lee (13-9-1) has withdrawn from facing Sergio Pettis (9-0) at UFC 167 due to injury. The active search for a replacement is reportedly ongoing.
An exciting newcomer to the promotion and younger brother of UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, 20-year-old Sergio approaches his UFC debut having most recently submitted James porter via Kimura to claim the NAFC Bantamweight Championship in September.
UFC 167 take place November 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by UFC welterweight champion Georges St-pierre facing off against the heavy handed top contender Johny Hendricks.
