MMA Fighting · Oct 25, 2016
Gunnar Nelson issues statement after withdrawing from UFC Fight Night 99 in Belfast
It was meant to be a battle between two of the most enigmatic welterweights in the UFC, but for now the fight will have to wait. Gunnar Nelson was forced out of his fight against Dong Hyun Kim, which was slated to take place at UFC Fight Night 99.
The Icelandic fighter, who was supposed to face Kim in the main event in Belfast, Northern Ireland, issued a statement via his Instagram on Tuesday, apologizing for having to pull out, and explaining the circumstances.
"I want to begin with saying I'm very sorry to all my fans, sponsors, friends and Stun Gun that I'm pulling out of this fight in Belfast," Nelson wrote.