John Moraga Steps In To Face Sergio Pettis, Powell-Klose Set For UFC Fight Night 103

On Wednesday evening, UFC confirmed two changes to their upcoming return event in Phoenix, Arizona.

The following is from the official UFC.com report regarding the pair of replacement bouts that are now official for the 1/15 fight card:

“In the f…

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On Wednesday evening, UFC confirmed two changes to their upcoming return event in Phoenix, Arizona.

The following is from the official UFC.com report regarding the pair of replacement bouts that are now official for the 1/15 fight card:

“In the flyweight division, it will be a new clash of contenders, as former world title challenger John Moraga replaces the injured Jussier Formiga against Milwaukee’s Sergio Pettis.

“Plus, with Jordan Rinaldi forced to withdraw from his match against Devin Powell, unbeaten Drakkar Klose has stepped in to make his Octagon debut against his fellow UFC newcomer.”

Headlined by the long-awaited Octagon return of UFC Hall Of Famer and former two-division UFC World Champion BJ Penn, who battles durable contender Yair Rodriguez in the main event, UFC Fight Night 103 takes place live from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on January 15, 2017.

Abel Trujillo Gets New Opponent For UFC Fight Night 88 Event On 5/29

Abel Trujillo finally has a new official opponent for the upcoming UFC Fight Night 88 event in Nevada.

Originally scheduled to fight Diego Ferreira at the UFN 88 event, Trujillo will now fight Jordan Rinaldi. Rinaldi accepted the fight on short noti…

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Abel Trujillo finally has a new official opponent for the upcoming UFC Fight Night 88 event in Nevada.

Originally scheduled to fight Diego Ferreira at the UFN 88 event, Trujillo will now fight Jordan Rinaldi. Rinaldi accepted the fight on short notice when Ferreira was forced out of the event after being flagged by USADA for a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation.

Headlined by Thomas Almeida vs. Cody Garbrandt, UFC Fight Night 88 is scheduled for next Sunday evening, May 29, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.