Injured Brunson Replaced by Houston vs. Romero at UFC 164
The injury bug has bit Derek Bruson (10-2), who will now be replaced by Brian Houston (4-0) against Yoel Romero (5-1); in a Middleweight contest at UFC 164.
Romero is coming off a promotional debut, Flying knee knockout win, over Clifford Starks at UFC on Fox 7. Romero’s 5th career win was his 5th by KO/TKO and his 4 in the 1st round; for the Cuban Olympic wrestler turn American Top Team MMA fighter.
Brian Houston a member of team Disorderly Conduct has defeated Anthony Hird, Todd Meredith, and Jett Jones by KO/TKO. The combine length of those 3 finishes is under 4 minutes. The 3 finishes come after a pro debut decision win over Josh Haeth.
UFC 164 takes place on August 31 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee Wisconsin; and is headlined by Anthony “Showtime” Pettis challenging Benson “Smooth” Henderson for the UFC Lightweight title.