Jimmie Rivera announced on social media that he will no longer be fighting at UFC 219 this Saturday. After John Lineker was forced to withdraw from their matchup earlier this week due to a tooth infection, a replacement opponent couldn’t be worked out. In addition MMAFighting reported that Rivera has been told to stop cutting weight and he will be off the card.
Sorry to my fans, friends and family. @MMARLONMORAES said no to the 10 pounds. Those were his terms, I agreed, and then he withdrew the offer.
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) December 26, 2017
Let’s be clear on the situation. I’m in Vegas ready to fight. Missed Thanksgiving. Missed Christmas. Missed honeymoon. Was prepared. Was a professional. Cruz out. Lineker out. Marlon full of shit.
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) December 26, 2017
Stay tuned to MMAOddsbreaker to find out when Jimmie Rivera will fight next.
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