ANDRE GUSMAO TO FACE JON JONES AT UFC 87

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ANDRE GUSMAO TO FACE JON JONES AT UFC 87
Monday, July 28, 2008 - by Damon Martin - MMAWeekly.com

The opponent for Ultimate Fighting Championship newcomer, Andre Gusmao, has changed as MMAWeekly.com has confirmed with sources in Gusmao’s camp that Jon Jones will step in to face the Renzo Gracie team member at UFC 87 to replace Tomasz Drwal who had to bow out for unknown reasons at this time.

Gusmao has been a hot prospect since making a splash in the International Fight League last year. He was originally set to debut some months ago against David Heath, but his contractual obligations with the IFL prevented the fight from happening.

Now Gusmao will face relatively unknown fighter, Jon Jones, who has competed for most of his career in regional promotions, most recently picking up a win in Battle Cage Xtreme on July 12.

Jones has a reputation for being very heavy handed and with Gusmao’s background in Capoeira, this undercard fight for UFC 87 could end up with fireworks.

UFC 87 will take place in Minneapolis, Minn. on August 9 featuring a main event between Georges St. Pierre and Jon Fitch for the UFC welterweight title.