Sean Strickland won’t compete in October.
UFC President Dana White told members of the media on Tuesday that Strickland has been unable to compete in his main event fight against Jared Cannonier Oct. 15. due to a finger injury. Multiple people familiar with the plans of MMA Fighting confirmed this announcement.
White also stated that Cannonier would not be replaced and the fight had been canceled. A person with knowledge of the situation tells MMA Fighting that there hasn’t been any movement as of yet in regards to rescheduling the bout at this time.
Throughout the week, Strickland has been posting photos and images of the infection, which led to speculation that the fight was in jeopardy. After losing to Alex Pereira in the first round of a knockout at UFC 276, Strickland was hoping to rebound.
Cannonier is also hoping to get back in the win column after falling short via unanimous decision to Israel Adesanya in his first championship opportunity at UFC 276.
