On Saturday, MMAWeekly.com reported that a match-up between lightweights David Baron and Rob Emerson was likely for UFC 101 on Aug. 8 in Philadelphia, citing sources close to negotiations.
However, a subsequent message from a representative in Baron's camp stated that the fight was off.
In email sent to MMAInsider, the representative said Baron had recently taken a new job and was undergoing "intensive on-the-job training" until August or September. The French fighter would not be available until October or November at the earliest.
"Because of this, David is likely to be released by the UFC," the representative stated.
Baron, 16-3, last appeared at UFC 89, where he lost to Jim Miller by submission.
Check back with MMAWeekly.com for updates on the story as they become available.
UPDATE: Baron's representative has informed MMAInsider that the fighter holds a job as a firefighter that is attached to the French military. Baron will be switching to a different post within the Department of Defense that specializes in fire security. The new job requires one year of training, which rules out an August fight with Emerson.
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