“Most likely, I will not be able to fight this weekend,” Saffiedine told MMAFighting.com. “I am heading now to Vegas to see the UFC doctor. If UFC will not get a replacement and the doctor says I am good to go in a couple weeks hopefully [we can fight]. I will know better tomorrow after the doctor visit.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe former Strikeforce welterweight champion, Saffiedine, has only competed three times since January 2013 due to various injuries.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Rick Story was expected to make his first octagon appearance since October 2014 at next weekend’s event, as he recently recovered from neck surgery.<\/p>\n
Stay tuned to BJPENN.com for further updates.<\/p>\n
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