Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight contender Jimmie Rivera can now sleep easy. Marlon Vera is expected to fill in for an injured Bryan Caraway and challenge Rivera at UFC Fight Night 103 on Jan. 15 from Phoenix, Arizona, per an announcement by UFC earlier this week.
This is terrific news for Rivera. The 27-year-old journeyman is looking to lock down his 20th-straight victory and pad his resume as he climbs the 135-pound ladder. After defeating Urijah Faber in 2016, Rivera was hoping to build on his success early this year. He'll get his wish and stay on the main card of UFC Fight Night 103.