Elias Cepeda over at InsideFighting.com is reporting that Kenny Florian will replace Spencer Fisher against Din Thomas for the main event at UFC Fight Night 11 on September 19.
“Yeah, I am. I just signed a contract today. We got word that he [Spencer Fisher] may be out with staph. That’s a fight I want. I think Din is one of best fighters in the world. He’s got a great name and has been one of the guys I’ve been looking up to. To be the best you’ve got to beat the best and that’s what Din is” said Florian.
Florian last fought at UFC 73 and defeated Alvin Robinson by TKO in the first round. Originally planning his next match for November, Florian has instead decided to take the main even fight against Din Thomas in Las Vegas.
Actually the schedule was to fight in November. I just got back from Afghanistan and it came as a surprise to me. This will be my third fight in five months. Most fighters do that in a year. But I’m hungry right now. I’m a fighter. I wanted to fight. I talked with my camp and they all agreed I could do it. I’m in a situation where I’m healthy and can do that.
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