"Ximu" Replaces Fabricio Cames Against Pyle in GFC

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 — Gracie Fighting Championship's "Team Gracie vs. Team Hammer House" lost another fighter Monday when Brazilian Fabricio Cames was unable to secure a visa into the U.S.

Filling in for Cames is Gracie Barra's "Ximu" Gustavo Machado (Pictures), who takes to the ring against WEC welterweight champion Mike Pyle (Pictures) on Friday's Pay-Per-View card, which takes place at the Nationwide Arena.

Earlier in the week, Russian Alexandr Ustinov was forced off the card because he could not get a visa.

Gracie Fighting Championships "Team Gracie vs. Team Hammer House" updated card:

Wes Sims (Pictures) vs. Daniel Gracie
Matt Lindland (Pictures) vs. Fabio Leopoldo (Pictures)
Mike Pyle (Pictures) vs. Gustavo Machado (Pictures)
Forrest Petz (Pictures) vs. Daniel Moraes
Jon Koppenhaver (Pictures) vs. Michael O'Donnell
Michael French vs. Fredson Paixao
Dustin Hazlette vs. Rhalan Gracie
Chris Brennan vs. Vitor Ribeiro (Pictures)
Daniel Bobish vs. Ben Rothwell (Pictures)
Carter Williams (Pictures) vs. Gary Turner (kickboxing rules)
Steve Conkel vs. Brian Peoples
Patrick Horner vs. Phil Cardella