Following the Boston Marathon bombing , Howard openly stated that he would like to be on the UFC Fight Night 26 card in Boston , Massachusetts in August 2013 to show support for his hometown . On July 17 , 2013 , it was announced that he would appear on the card , replacing Josh Samman in a Middleweight bout against Uriah Hall . He defeated Hall via split decision
Boston Marathon bombing
Boston Marathon bombing
John Howard (fighter)