Ben Saunders injured and forced to withdraw from UFN "Maia vs LaFlare".

[Mad Dog]

Ben Saunders has suffered an injury during training which has forced him to withdraw from his welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night “Maia vs. LaFlare” against Erick Silva.

Multiple sources close to the situation informed Sherdog.com of the injury on Friday. The UFC has yet to publicly address Saunders’ ailment.

The March 21 card -- which takes place at Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro -- has been hit with multiple injuries since its inception. It was originally dubbed UFC Fight Night “Faber vs. Assuncao,” but Raphael Assuncaohad to pull out of the event because a broken ankle he suffered in December had not completely healed.

In addition, an injury to Josh Thomson canceled his scrap with Gilbert Burns. Finally, a back injury forced Matt Wiman to withdraw from his scheduled clash with Leonardo Santos.

The UFC Fight Night bill is headlined by a welterweight clash between Demian Maia and Ryan LaFlare, while Burns squares off against Alex Oliveira in another featured bout.

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Sou...ck-Silva-82927

 

[Mad Dog]

Sometimes I wonder if guys just want to avoid the crazy judges in Brazil.

UFC Fight Night 62 Maia vs. LaFlare, 2015.03.21
- Raphael Assunção Ankle Injury
- Josh Thomson Injury
- Ben Saunders Injury
- Matt Wiman Back Injury

 

[Wild]

This card is falling apart quick. Your point about the judges could be valid. Also, the travel expenses could be a factor as well, when Zuffa only pays airfare and lodging for one cornerman...and everyone has to make that 20 hour flight (w/ multiple connections) in coach seating. If I lived in the US, I wouldn't want to make that trip either.

 

[Zeph]

This sucks, since I really felt that Eric Silva was a good name that Ben could knock off. Eric is very overrated.

 

[Mad Dog]

This card is falling apart quick. Your point about the judges could be valid. Also, the travel expenses could be a factor as well, when Zuffa only pays airfare and lodging for one cornerman...and everyone has to make that 20 hour flight (w/ multiple connections) in coach seating. If I lived in the US, I wouldn't want to make that trip either.

It just struck me as funny that 3 Americans are hurt against Brazillian opponents in Brazil. I've often watched the Brazil shows and thought that I wouldn't want to fight there in a place that can be so biased.

I'm not questioning any fighters hearts mind you. I think they are all true warriors but in the Zuffa era you have to manage your career carefully since one loss can derail you.

 

[La Paix]

This sucks, since I really felt that Eric Silva was a good name that Ben could knock off. Eric is very overrated.

Agree with this.

 

[Shy Guy]

This card got violated and torn apart like a ring card girl hanging out with a Zuffa executive on a Saturday night.


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[Zeph]

You know what? I am happy with all the injuries happening on fight nights, so long as 185, 187 and 189 are left alone.

 

[MahatmaPetey]

You know what? I am happy with all the injuries happening on fight nights, so long as 185, 187 and 189 are left alone.

I guess that's true. I'd rather have a decent free card fall apart than a high-quality ppv. There were some solid matchups, though, so hopefully they get made in the near future. Saunders/Silva especially.

 

[delightone]

well this sucks ass i really wanted to see that fight, i hope saunders has an easy recovery love how that guy fights.

 

[Hong Kong Phooey]

awwww sorry smiling at: