Breaking News: Stefan Struve Has ‘Near-Fainting Spell’ Prior to UFC 175, Fight Cancelled

Stefan Struve has been pulled from UFC 175. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Sherdog.com News Editor Tristen Critchfield confirmed with Ultimate Fighting Championship officials that the fight has been subsequently cancelled. UFC Medical Consultant Dr. Jeffery Davidson later acknowledged the situation on Saturday's UFC 175 pay-per-view broadcast and an official statement was released moments later:

“Stefan Struve suffered a non-life-threatening, near-fainting spell backstage. Afterwards, the medical team did not feel he was fit to compete. With his health and safety in mind, he’s been removed from the card and is currently under the care of the medical staff. We will provide further updates as they become available.”

Struve was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition in August of 2013, and has not stepped inside the Octagon since he fell victim to a Mark Hunt right hand at UFC on FX “Silva vs. Stann” last year.