UFC announced it will cancel Fight Night 97 and reschedule the bout between Ricardo Lamas and BJ Penn, which was originally set for Saturday, Oct. 15, after Penn suffered a rib injury that leaves him unable to compete.
"I suffered a rib injury in training, and I apologize to the fans in Manila who were expecting to watch me compete," Penn said in a statement. “I hope to be back in the Octagon soon.”
The severity of Penn's injury is unclear at this time. The former lightweight and welterweight champion was scheduled to take on Ricardo Lamas in his first bout since losing to Frankie Edgar in July 2014.
More to follow.
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