"his eventual defeat came only at the hands (or rather foot) of the much bigger Mirko Cro Cop" Wanderlei actually outweighed Cro Cop in this fight.

Last minute injuries/ illness have unfortunately deprived us of the scheduled Sinosic/ Haseman and Cro Cop/ Rothwell fights. Sinosic has a shoulder problem and this fight is off the card, while Rothwell cannot appear due to illness. He will be replaced by Australian veteran Anthony Perosh, facing Mirko Cro Cop in his first UFC appearance since back to back losses in 2006, to Jeff Monson and Christian Wellisch. The 37 year old BJJ fighter is likely to prove a far easier test for Cro Cop, and fans disappointed by the absence of Rothwell are likely to be comforted by the increased likelihood of a trademark left head-kick finish to the fight.

Latest injury news - Steve Cantwell has an unspecified injury serious enough for UFC President Dana White to say that "he may never fight again". No replacement could be found in time so Vladimir Matyushenko will now fight on a future card. Additionally, the UFC matchmaker Joe Silva has fallen victim to the "curse of 108", injuring his medial knee ligaments. If anyone reading has tickets, check your health insurance is up to date!