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Mike Pyle steps to replace Chris Wilson against Brock Larson at UFC 98

Incomplete medical paperwork has forced UFC welterweight Chris Wilson to withdraw from his UFC 98 fight against Brock Larson at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, tomorrow night (Saturday, May 23), according to Sherdog.com.

MMA veteran Mike Pyle (17-5-1), who's been on standby for the event since early this week, will step in to replace him.

It's been a rough month for Wilson, who was recently the victim of a home invasion in Brazil, where he resides with his wife and children. Now a problem with medical paperwork will keep him on the shelf until he's able to get it straightened out.

From Keith Kizer, Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission:

"There was no negative finding on Chris at all. We were only requesting more detailed medical information."

Wilson, who was originally slated to face Josh Koscheck before "Kos" hurt his toe, was looking to rebound from a tough split-decision loss to John Howard at UFC 94: "St. Pierre vs. Penn 2″ on Jan. 31. It was the lone bright spot on a rather uneventful card, bringing home co "Fight of the Night" honors.

Now Pyle, who has fought just about everywhere except inside the Octagon, including Elite XC, Strikeforce, Affliction and the IFL (among others), will step in at the eleventh hour and look to notch his fifth straight win against larson.

"The Hurricane" trains alongside several of the best in the business at X-Treme Couture headquarters in "Sin City." He was last seen at "Night of Combat II," where he quickly disposed of Brian Gassaway via armbar.

UFC 98 features a the first-ever main event to include an undefeated champion, 205-pound kingpin Rashad Evans, defending his world title against an undefeated number one contender, Lyoto Machida.

In the co-main event, former welterweight champions Matt Hughes and Matt Serra will finally end their epic grudge match by taping up the gloves and letting their fists do the talking once and for all.

To check out all the latest and greatest news heading into UFC 98 weekend click here.

Check out Wilson's explanation after the jump.

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Larson looks like some sort of a dinosaur or pre-historic bird…one ugly dude

by McArthur on May 22, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup. I would like to see him and Jardine stare at each other just to see whose eyes go blind first…

by OJR on May 22, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what time are weigh ins?

by kevin on May 22, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep!And the curse of 98 continue…!

by Alpha Male 360 on May 22, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL. My personal favorite was when you said Rosholt looked like a half chewed caramel. Funny sh*t.

by BNF on May 22, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha…I miss you guys on the weekends…group hug ;)

by McArthur on May 22, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I made my picks in the Nostradumbass thread buddy and am eagerly awaiting your reply

by McArthur on May 22, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brock Larson should fight Sean Salmon for some sort of “ugliest fighter title”. The winner takes on Wanderlei Silva.

by Drake_Labatt on May 22, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 days notice???? Thats funny.

by Dennis on May 22, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m calling BS on Wilson’s paperwork. Pyle was on “standby”. Okay…

by BNF on May 22, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow larson looks roided up, wonder what he does to pass tests.

by LongIslandguy on May 22, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He only weighs 170. Looking big and cut at 170 is certainly possible without steroids.

by naturalshadow on May 23, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup BS for sure ..Pyle most likely knew he was fighting a few days ago

by robbyc on May 22, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me, or did Wilson’s video leave more questions than answers as far as an explanation goes?

by naturalshadow on May 23, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet for Wilson! He gets a home invasion and robbed and now he’s not getting paid to fight. (sarcasm)

by chris on May 22, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not sure how many questions were answered in that video but I’m not sure the interviewer should really be prying so much after the issue was deemed private and the commission found nothing wrong with Wilson…

by Chris on May 23, 2009 1:15 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Larson’s arm triangle looked a little awkward. Would like to seem him lay down flat after passing to the side while cinching it in……good sub though.

by sudnvictory on May 27, 2009 5:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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