Lauren Murphy Out Of UFC On ESPN 1 Bout vs. Ashlee Evans-Smith

The UFC’s debut card on ESPN in Phoenix has taken its first hit.

Sources tell FloCombat the women’s flyweight bout between Ashlee Evans-Smith and Lauren Murphy has been scrapped after Murphy was forced to withdraw for an undisclosed reason.

As for Evans-Smith, the UFC is planning to keep her on Feb. 17 card in Phoenix and is actively searching for a replacement.

Stay tuned to FloCombat for all of the latest news, announcements, and updates regarding UFC Phoenix.

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