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Frankie Edgar replaces Brian Ortega, Fights Korean Zombie

By on December 6, 2019

Frankie Edgar will replace Brian Ortega at UFC on ESPN+ 23. 

It was first reported by Ariel Helwani that Brian Ortega was injured and out of his anticipated fight with Chan Sung Zung. 

Ortega confirmed the news soon after on Instagram saying, “I have tore my ACL in training and I won’t be competing in Korea.”

“Thankfully it is only a partial tear so I’m already rehabbing it and the plan is to be back to 100% in 2/3 months.” 

The ‘Korean Zombie’ wasn’t left in limbo for too long as rumours surfaced that Frankie Edgar had offered to step in a short notice. The New Jersey fighter was scheduled to fight Cory Sandhagen next month at UFC Raleigh in his debut at 135 pounds. At this minute it is unclear if that fight will still go ahead. 

UFC on ESPN+ 23 is set to take place at Sajik Arena, Busan, South Korea on December 21st. 

Ian O'Neill is the host of the SevereMMA UFC Preview show and one of the co-hosts of The Auld Triangle - Irish MMA podcast. You can find more of Ian's work on the SevereMMA Patreon where he co-hosts The Chasing Pack and The Contender. Follow him on Twitter and on Instagram @ioneillmma
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