UFC Fight Night 96 Loses Another Fighter: Bobby Green Withdraws From Bout With Josh Burkman

It looks like Josh Burkman will need a new opponent for UFC Fight Night 96. MMAjunkie reports that UFC officials have confirmed that Bobby Green has withdrawn from his scheduled lightweight bout with Josh Burkman for UFC Fight Night 96. The change now leaves Burkman without an opponent three weeks out from the event.

The UFC will now look for a new opponent for Burkman. Green withdrew from the bout due to personal issues. Burkman is looking to rebound from his loss to Paul Felder at UFC Fight Night 88 last May.

UFC Fight Night 96 is set for October 1 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The main card will be broadcast live on FS1. Prelims will be shown live on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. It’s the second major blow to the card today Earlier today, Brian Ortega was forced to withdraw from his fight with Hacran Dias due to injury, leaving Dias without an opponent.