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Bryan Caraway Off UFC Fight Night Card in Phoenix Due to Injury

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The first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event of 2017 was dealt a blow today. A bantamweight bout between Bryan Caraway and Jimmie Rivera has been scrapped for the Jan. 15 card. MMAJunkie.com brough…

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The first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event of 2017 was dealt a blow today. A bantamweight bout between Bryan Caraway and Jimmie Rivera has been scrapped for the Jan. 15 card. MMAJunkie.com brought word that Caraway suffered an injury that has forced him to pull out. The search for Rivera’s replacement is underway.

It’s a tough break for both men who are coming off the biggest wins of their careers. Caraway pulled off an upset over previously unbeaten prospect Aljamain Sterling back in May 2016. The win shot “Kid Lightening” up to No. 10 on the bantamweight rankings. Caraway has won two straight fights.

Rivera last fought at UFC 203 and was able to outwork the now retired “California Kid” Urijah Faber to earn a unanimous decision win. “El Terror” sits at No. 8 in the 135-pound division. Rivera’s only loss occurred in the second bout of his professional career.

The rest of the Phoenix card remains unscathed. The main card will be headlined by a featherweight clash between rising prospect Yair Rodriguez and UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn. Lightweight veteran Joe Lauzon will go toe-to-toe with former Bellator contender Marcin Held. Veterans Court McGee and Ben Saunders will also be showcased.

Stick with MMANews.com for more details on Rivera’s status on the card as they become available.

Video: B.J. Penn vs. Kenny Florian From UFC 101 (Full Fight)

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It’s a new year and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for its first event of 2017. The card will take place from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on Jan. 15. Former t…

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It’s a new year and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for its first event of 2017. The card will take place from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on Jan. 15. Former two-division UFC champion B.J. Penn will come out of retirement to face surging featherweight Yair Rodriguez.

The card will also see lightweight veteran Joe Lauzon do battle with former Bellator competitor Marcin Held. Welterweights Court McGee and Ben Saunders will also share the Octagon. Rising bantamweights Jimmie Rivera and Bryan Caraway are expected to open up the main card.

Free fights are starting to roll out in anticipation of the event. This time, the UFC turns back the clock with an August 2009 title bout. Then champion Penn defended his title for the second time against Kenny Florian in the UFC 101 headliner.

“The Prodigy” was coming off a disappointing TKO loss to George St. Pierre in a super fight for the welterweight championship. Penn quit on his stool with four lopsided rounds in the books and decided to stay at 155 pounds to defend his title. His opponent was “KenFlo.”

Florian earned his title opportunity by going on a six-fight winning streak. He finished five of his opponents in that stretch, with four of those stoppages coming by submission. “KenFlo” had a knack for locking in a rear-naked choke on his foes.

Fans were excited to see what Florian had to offer and how Penn would respond to being dominated less than seven months prior. “The Prodigy” showed the world why he was still one of the best fighters in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).

The challenger was outmatched on the feet and his takedown attempts went nowhere. Instead, it was the champion who took the fight to the ground. Penn locked in a rear-naked choke in the fourth round to force the tap and he retained his championship.

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.

Report: Frankie Saenz vs. Augusto Mendes Added To UFC Fight Night 103

You can officially pencil in Frankie Saenz vs. Augusto Mendes in a Bantamweight bout for the upcoming UFC fight card on January 15th.

UFC Fight Night 103 has gained the Saenz-Mendes bout according to reports by both MMAFighting.com and FOXSports.com…

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You can officially pencil in Frankie Saenz vs. Augusto Mendes in a Bantamweight bout for the upcoming UFC fight card on January 15th.

UFC Fight Night 103 has gained the Saenz-Mendes bout according to reports by both MMAFighting.com and FOXSports.com.

Headlined by the Octagon return of UFC Hall Of Famer BJ Penn against Yair Rodriguez, UFC Fight Night 103 takes place on 1/15 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Video: “A Legend Returns” Trailer For UFC Fight Night 103: Rodriguez vs. Penn

The Prodigy @BJPennDotCom returns at #UFCPhoenix!!! https://t.co/hVaO5Chdx0— #UFCSacramento (@ufc) December 14, 2016

On Thursday, UFC released the above video trailer for their upcoming return event in Phoeniz, Arizona.

Headlined by the re…

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On Thursday, UFC released the above video trailer for their upcoming return event in Phoeniz, Arizona.

Headlined by the return of MMA legend and UFC Hall Of Famer BJ Penn against tough contender Yair Rodriguez and featuring Joe Lauzon vs. Marcin Held and Court McGee vs. Ben Saunders, UFC Fight Night 103 takes place live from the Talking Stick Resort arena in Phoenix, Arizona on January 15, 2017.

Featured above is the new UFN 103 trailer via the UFC’s official Twitter page.

Join us here at MMANews.com on 1/15 for a recap of the UFC Fight Night 103 event.

Erik Koch Injured Again, Out Of UFC Fight Night 103 Bout

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Injuries continue to hamper the career of Erik Koch, as he has been forced to bow out of a fight at UFC Fight Night 103.

Tony Martin, who was scheduled to meet Koch at the January 15 ev…

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Injuries continue to hamper the career of Erik Koch, as he has been forced to bow out of a fight at UFC Fight Night 103.

Tony Martin, who was scheduled to meet Koch at the January 15 event, posted on social media that he will face Alex White now.

“Different fighter but same result,” Martin said. “5 weeks until fight time.”

White (11-2) has split his four Octagon fights, going an even 2-2. Martin, meanwhile, is 10-3 overall and 2-3 with the UFC.

UFC Fight Night 103 features BJ Penn vs. Yair Rodriguez and Court McGee vs. Ben Saunders from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.