An injury to Rafaello Oliveira has forced the Brazilian out of his upcoming UFC on FOX 5 bout against Michael Chiesa, who now faces late replacement Marcus LeVesseur.
The preliminary card of UFC on FOX 5 takes a hit as Rafaello Oliveira pulls out of his lightweight matchup against Mike Chiesa. Marcus LeVesseur steps in as the replacement.
Mike Chiesa admits he briefly got caught up in his newfound fame after winning TUF No. 15, but says he's all business now as he prepares for his UFC debut.
UFC on FOX 5 fight card update: Michael Chiesa vs Rafaello Oliveira and Scott Jorgensen vs John Albert are the latest additions to the event that will emanate from the KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., on Dec. 8, 2012.
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