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UFC 90: Mayanrd/Clemenit moved to main card, Mcfedries replaces Reljic

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http://mmajunkie.com/news/13008/lei...0-maynard-vs-clementi-headed-to-main-card.mma

Leites vs. McFedries at UFC 90; Maynard vs. Clementi headed to main card
by Dann Stupp on Oct 13, 2008 at 2:26 pm ET
With Goran Reljic (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) forced out of UFC 90 with a back injury, his original opponent, Thales Leites (13-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC), is now expected to fight UFC veteran Drew McFedries (7-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC).

A source close to McFedries alerted MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) of the likely substitution today.

With the change, a fight between lightweight contenders Rich Clementi (32-12-1 MMA, 5-3 UFC) and Gray Maynard (5-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) is now expected to be promoted from the UFC 90's un-televised preliminary card to the pay per view broadcast's televised main card.

UFC 90, which features a main event of UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote, takes place Oct. 25 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., near Chicago.

Reljic first signed a UFC 90 bout agreement to meet Leites in August. However, the Croatian fighter has since suffered a back injury and is seeking treatment. In his place will likely step McFedries, a hard-hitting Miletich fighter who debuted in November 2006.

Since that time, McFedries has followed a knockout win with a loss three times over his six UFC fights. He most recently suffered a first-round submission loss to Mike Massenzio at UFC Fight Night 15.

Leites, meanwhile, will go for his fifth straight victory in the UFC since suffering a unanimous-decision loss to Martin Kampmann in his 2006 octagon debut. The Brazilian most recently scored a split-decision victory over Nate Marquardt at UFC 85, though the win was aided by Marquardt's two costly point deductions.

For more on UFC 90, check out the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
about time baby....what a card
 
#3 ·
This is one of the undercard fights I really wanted to see. I love this type of match-up where you have the tough savy veteran versus the strong up-and-comer. Should be very interesting to see if Maynard can bull doze Clementi or if Rich will be able to trick and out smart Gray. Either way should be a very good fight. :thumbsup:​
 
#4 ·
Wow, I'm just glad I am finding out Maynard/Clementi was on the under card now that it isn't true. That would have been a travesty. 1 of these 2 guys should enjoy a significant career boost after this fight and I want to watch it damnit! :)
 
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It sucks Reljic had to pull out, I wanted to see him at 185. Against McFedries, Leites wins by easy submission, I say arm triangle.

I'm happy Maynard-Clementi is now on the main card, because I really like both fighters. I have Maynard winning by unanimous decision.
 
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