Veronica
Hardy has been ruled out of her fight against Dione
Barbosa 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 from
the fight card. Instead, Anna
Melisano has stepped in to take on Barbosa.
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Veronica Hardy withdraws after training injury, Anna Melisano
steps in
Hardy has revealed in an Instagram post how she suffered a cut
during a recent training session. She posted a video of her
sparring session, including slow-motion footage of a clash of heads
with her training partner. Her post also includes images of her
cut, both open and stitched up.
“It pains me to write this. I’ve replayed the day over and over
wishing it would have gone differently,” Hardy wrote in the
caption. “The headgear wasn’t enough. I was so excited for Oklahoma
City and I’m left heartbroken and disappointed. I am very sorry. I
hope to return soon. Thank you for your ongoing support and
love.”
Hardy returned to the win column with a decision victory over
Brogan
Walker in October of last year and was looking to extend her
win streak to two against Barbosa. Fans expressed their
disappointment over her withdrawal in her post’s comments section,
with many wishing her all the best as her cut heals.