Replacement Fighter Jeff Creighton Joins Rousey vs. Carano Card Ahead of May 16 Event
Rousey vs. Carano card gets late addition after replacement fighter steps in
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The Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight card has added Jeff Creighton as a replacement for Lorenz Larkin, who was injured. Creighton will face Jason Jackson on May 16, alongside other notable matches, including Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins and Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry.
- 01Jeff Creighton replaces Lorenz Larkin to face Jason Jackson on May 16.
- 02Creighton has a professional record of 12 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
- 03Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins is the co-main event.
- 04Nate Diaz will fight Mike Perry on the same card.
- 05Jason Jackson aims to bounce back after recent losses.
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The highly anticipated fight card for the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano event on May 16 has secured a last-minute addition with Jeff Creighton stepping in to face Jason Jackson after Lorenz Larkin suffered an injury. Creighton, who holds a record of 12-2-1, previously competed in the LFA and was a contestant on *The Ultimate Fighter 33*. This fight will be part of a card that also features Francis Ngannou facing Philipe Lins in the co-main event and Nate Diaz taking on Mike Perry. Jackson, a former Bellator welterweight champion, is looking to recover from a recent split decision loss to Thad Jean, which has left him with a record of 1-2 in his last three fights.
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