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Injured Davis withdraws from UFC event in Philly

The Columbian
Published: July 13, 2011, 12:00am

TORONTO (AP) — Phil (Mr. Wonderful) Davis has withdrawn because of an injury from his main event fight with former light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans at UFC 133.

UFC president Dana White confirmed the injury to The Canadian Press.

Davis had been slated to face Evans on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia.

The former Penn State wrestling star was an injury replacement, stepping in for light-heavyweight title-holder Jon (Bones) Jones against Evans.

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