Grant Dawson is going to need a new opponent for UFC Fight Night Norfolk after Chas Skelly was removed from the card due to an undisclosed injury.
Skelly announced the news himself through Instagram:
UFC officials are seeking a replacement for Skelly, as Dawson is expected to remain on the card at this time.
Dawson (14-1-0) is undefeated thus far under the UFC banner, having defeated the duo of Julian Erosa and Michael Trizano. Dawson also competed on Dana White?s Tuesday Night Contender Series Episode 6, defeating Adrian Diaz by second round submission. Dawson has picked up fourteen wins as a professional MMA fighter and ten of them came by way of submission.
UFC Fight Night Norfolk takes place on Saturday, February 29 from the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia with Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo headlining. Fightful is providing live coverage of the event, which streams live on ESPN+.