Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis has been forced out of his co-main event fight at UFC on FOX 16 against Myles Jury with an injury. Now, Brazilian Edson Barboza has stepped up to face Jury.
The news was reported on FOX Sports Live on Thursday night.
Pettis (18-3) won the belt when he submitted Benson Henderson in August of 2013, but did not defend his belt till the end of last year due to injuries and a coaching roll on The Ultimate Fighter 20. He submitted Gilbert Melendez at UFC 181 this past December, but was dominated by Rafael dos Anjos in March, and lost his title via decision.