Doug Evans out of UFC 77 bout with Gurgel

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Doug Evans who was offered a bout with Jorge Gurgel at UFC 77 on 10/20 has been forced to turn it down due to an injury that would limit his time to prepare. Evans is the Alaskan wrestler who debuted at the TUF 5 Finale, giving Roger Huerta fits before falling in the second round.

The updated card for UFC 77 to take place in Cincinnati on 10/20 is as follows:

1. Middleweight Championship Bout: Rich Franklin Vs. Anderson Silva
   
2. Middleweight Bout: Alan Belcher Vs. Kalib Starnes
   
3. Middleweight Bout: Demeian Maia Vs. Marvin Eastman
   
4. Light Heavyweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar Vs. Eric Schafer
   
5. Lightweight Bout: Jorge Gurgel Vs. TBA
   
6. Welterweight Bout: Josh Burkman Vs. TBA
   
7. Lightweight Bout: Matt Grice Vs. Jason Black