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Anthony Pettis Injured, Edson Barboza Steps into UFC on FOX 16 Bout

Anthony Pettis is injured and out of his scheduled fight with Myles Jury at UFC on FOX 16.

Having fought twice since returning from a yearlong absence due to a knee injury, the former UFC lightweight champion is again on the sidelines, this time due to an elbow injury. UFC officials revealed the news of Pettis’ injury on FOX Sports Live on Thursday night.

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Jury will remain on the fight card, but now faces Edson Barboza at the July 25 event in Chicago.

Jury (15-1) enters the fight coming off of the first loss of his career.