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Anthony Pettis Injured Once Again, Edson Barboza Replaces Him Against Myles Jury

Once again, Anthony Pettis has fallen injured and will not be able to answer the bell for an upcoming fight. This time, Myles Jury is the opponent left without a dance partner, and the diminished event is UFC on Fox 16, scheduled for July 25 in Chicago.

Fortunately for fight fans, UFC officials were able to quickly secure a replacement. High-octane striker Edson Barboza will step in for Pettis and will have the presumed benefit of a reasonably long camp for preparation.

The news was initially reported on Fox Sports Live and subsequently reported by Mike Bohn of MMAJunkie.