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Updated: Forrest Griffin Injured, Out of UFC 114, Jason Brilz In

According to mmajunkie.com:
Forrest Griffin has suffered an undisclosed injury in training and has been forced to withdraw from his bout with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

The sources also indicated Nogueira hopes to remain on the card, and a replacement opponent is currently being sought.
[UPDATE] - Forrest Griffin injured his shoulder:
MMAWeekly.com confirmed with sources close to the fighter’s camp that Griffin injured his shoulder and had to withdraw from the co-main event fight.
[UPDATE 2] - Jason Brilz agrees to face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 114:
Jason Brilz (18-2-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) has agreed to take the fight on a little less than four-weeks' notice.

Sources close to the promotion indicated that verbal agreements are in place and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.
HT: mmajunkie.com, mmaweekly.com, NoahZ

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