A late replacement will now be a non-replacement after Brian Houston ‘s medical issue has forced him out of this month’s UFC 164 event. Houston (4-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC), a UFC newcomer who recently replaced injured middleweight Derek Brunson (10-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC), was slated to fight Yoel Romero (5-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at the show. However, the fight has been nixed, and the card will continue with 12 bouts, according to a report on Tuesday’s “UFC Tonight.” UFC 164 takes place Aug. 31 at Milwaukee’s Bradley Center. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and Facebook. Houston vs. Romero was slated for the Facebook stream, which now kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m.
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UFC 164 loses Yoel Romero vs. Brian Houston, card finalized with 12 bouts – MMA Junkie