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UFC announces Brock Lesnar's replacement opponent
UFC announces Brock Lesnar's replacement opponent
UFC sent out word yesterday that Heath "Texas Crazy Horse" Herring will take the injured Mark Coleman's spot against hometown boy Brock Lesnar at UFC 87 on 8/9 in Minneapolis, MN. Herring is 28-13 with one n/c in his career and will take on the 1-1 Lesnar, who is coming off a loss in his UFC debut against Frank Mir. For other news on the card, here you go .
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