A broken hand suffered in a recent training session has forced Anthony Pettis (6-0) out of his WEC 40 bout with Anthony Njokuani (9-2), a source close to the fighter today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com)

In his place steps IFL and WEC veteran Bart Palaszewski (30-12), who takes the bout on just 10 days’ notice.

WEC 40 takes place April 5 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Although the night’s main card airs on Versus, the Njokuani vs. Palaszewski bout is slated for the un-aired preliminary card.

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