VeronicaHardy has been ruled out of her fight against DioneBarbosa at UFC Oklahoma City.
They were slated to lock horns at the next Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight Night on July 18. However,Hardy suffered a cut while training, leading her to withdraw fromthe fight card. Instead, AnnaMelisano has stepped in to take on Barbosa.
Hardy has revealed in an Instagram post how she suffered a cutduring a recent training session. She posted a video of hersparring session, including slow-motion footage of a clash of headswith her training partner. Her post also includes images of hercut, both open and stitched up.
"It pains me to write this. I've replayed the day over and overwishing it would have gone differently," Hardy wrote in thecaption. "The headgear wasn't enough. I was so excited for OklahomaCity and I'm left heartbroken and disappointed. I am very sorry. Ihope to return soon. Thank you for your ongoing support andlove."
Hardy returned to the win column with a decision victory overBroganWalker in October of last year and was looking to extend herwin streak to two against Barbosa. Fans expressed theirdisappointment over her withdrawal in her post's comments section,with many wishing her all the best as her cut heals.
They were slated to lock horns at the next Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight Night on July 18. However,Hardy suffered a cut while training, leading her to withdraw fromthe fight card. Instead, AnnaMelisano has stepped in to take on Barbosa.
Hardy has revealed in an Instagram post how she suffered a cutduring a recent training session. She posted a video of hersparring session, including slow-motion footage of a clash of headswith her training partner. Her post also includes images of hercut, both open and stitched up.
"It pains me to write this. I've replayed the day over and overwishing it would have gone differently," Hardy wrote in thecaption. "The headgear wasn't enough. I was so excited for OklahomaCity and I'm left heartbroken and disappointed. I am very sorry. Ihope to return soon. Thank you for your ongoing support andlove."
Hardy returned to the win column with a decision victory overBroganWalker in October of last year and was looking to extend herwin streak to two against Barbosa. Fans expressed theirdisappointment over her withdrawal in her post's comments section,with many wishing her all the best as her cut heals.
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