The usually very reliable MMA Junkie is reporting that the earlier Around the Octagon report of Jon Madsen as a replacement for Mustapha Al-Turk against Rolles Gracie is incorrect:
Joey Beltran, Not Jon Madsen, To Face Rolles Gracie?
UFC newcomer Joey Beltran (10-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is likely to replace Mostapha Al Turk (6-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) and fight fellow octagon rookie Rolles Gracie (3-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at Saturday’s UFC 109 event.
Beltran’s manager, Matt Stansell, today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that the fighter agreed to the bout and is expected to replace Al Turk, who’s dealing with non-injury-related issues.
Although waiting for final word on Al Turk’s status, Beltran tomorrow leaves for Las Vegas, which hosts UFC 109 on Feb. 6.
It does sound like Madsen may also be getting a flight into town for the event so the promotion has a pair of backup plans in case of any problems with pre-fight physicals..etc.
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