NCFA member , David Mitchell, Scratched from Card

November 9, 2012

David Mitchell awarded show money after Hyun Gyu Lim pulled from UFC on FUEL TV 6

by John Morgan on Nov 08, 2012 at 9:35 pm ET

Looking to fight for the first time in 15 months, David Mitchell (11-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has instead been reduced to a tourist.

MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned that Mitchell’s planned opponent, Hyun Gu Lim (10-3-1- MMA, 0-0 UFC), has been pulled from tomorrow’s UFC on FUEL TV 6 event and his fight with “Daudi” has been scratched.

According to sources close to the fighter, UFC doctors nixed the bout. While an exact reason for the scratch wasn’t given, additional sources suggested complications during Lim’s weight cut were responsible for the move.

The fight card will now proceed with nine fights, and Mitchell will be paid his show money.

Mitchell likely was getting a final shot at a first UFC win. After opening his career with a perfect 11-0 mark, Read More >>

Leslie Smith Earns Her Respect

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At Invicta FC’s first event Leslie Smith faced Katlin Young. Both women fought their hearts out in a bout that not only ended in a draw, But also earned Fight of the Night honors. It was a fight that made many people take notice of Invicta FC. Read More >>

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