Sources: Florian to Replace Fisher
Several sources have confirmed to Sherdog.com that the popular
Kenny Florian
(Pictures) will replace hard-hitting
Spencer Fisher
(Pictures) after a staph infection in
the King's right knee forced the southpaw to bow out of his UFC
Fight Night main event clash with Din Thomas (Pictures) on Sept. 19.
Fisher is one of several fighters in the Bettendorf, Iowa gym stricken with staph recently, said the lightweight's trainer, Pat Miletich (Pictures).
"They've been quarantined out of the gym," the trainer said. "It's not something you get from dirty mats or hospital equipment. It spreads from human to human contact."
Florian, 31, of Westwood, Mass., confirmed on Tuesday evening with Insidefighting.com that he has signed a bout agreement to face the American Top Team lightweight.
Fisher is one of several fighters in the Bettendorf, Iowa gym stricken with staph recently, said the lightweight's trainer, Pat Miletich (Pictures).
"They've been quarantined out of the gym," the trainer said. "It's not something you get from dirty mats or hospital equipment. It spreads from human to human contact."
Florian, 31, of Westwood, Mass., confirmed on Tuesday evening with Insidefighting.com that he has signed a bout agreement to face the American Top Team lightweight.
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