Luis Ramos (19-6) has reached an agreement to fight Erick Silva (12-1) at UFC 134, according to reports from Tatame.com. The spot was vacated by Mike Swick due to an undisclosed training camp injury.
Report: Luis Ramos Tabbed As Replacement To Fight Erick Silva At UFC 134
Ramos is the current Shooto welterweight champion and has won 10 of his last 12 fights, including three within the ‘Watch Out Combat Show Grand Prix.' The 30-year-old trains at Brazil's Nova Uniao fight camp alongside King of Pancrase Marlon Sandro and UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. He will be making his UFC debut.
According to reports, UFC lightweight Gleison Tibau asked promotion president Dana White and matchmaker Joe Silva if he could fill Swick's vacant spot, but was turned down in favor of Ramos.
Erick Silva will be making his UFC debut after compiling an undefeated record since 2006. In his last fight, the 27-year-old Brazilian defeated Francisco Ayon to win the inaugural Jungle Fight welterweight title. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Silva has finished opponents in nine of his twelve victories.
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