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Jim Miller Replaces Rustam Khabilov, Faces Danny Castillo at UFC on Fox 16

Jim Miller is looking to rebound from his first losing streak. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Lightweight veteran Jim Miller has agreed to face Danny Castillo at UFC on Fox 16, replacing Castillo’s original opponent, Rustam Khabilov.

Khabilov, a native of the Russian republic of Dagestan, was forced to withdraw from the bout due to “visa issues,” according to a statement released by Ultimate Fighting Championship. UFC on Fox 16 takes place July 25 at United Center in Chicago and is headlined by a bantamweight title bout between champion T.