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Replacement Ricardo Funch meets Mike Pyle at UFC 142 in Brazil

Welterweight Ricardo Funch is returning to the UFC as an injury replacement at next month’s UFC 142 event in Brazil.

Funch has replaced injured Paulo Thiago and now meets Mike Pyle, UFC officials today announced.

Featuring a featherweight title fight between current champion Jose Aldo and undefeated contender Chad Mendes, UFC 142 takes place Jan. 14 at Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena.




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MacDonald Hurt, off UFC 140; Ebersole Draws Replacement Patrick

Welterweight prospect Rory MacDonald has suffered an unspecified injury and will be unable to compete at UFC 140, promotion officials announced Tuesday evening.
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Nogueira forced out at UFC 133; promotion seeking replacement to face Franklin

UFC matchmaker Joe Silva must be experiencing a horrible case of déjà vu.

UFC 133 has experienced another high-profile loss in the light
heavyweight division as Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has been forced to
withdraw from a planned matchup with Rich Franklin.

The UFC is currently seeking a replacement opponent for “Ace.”




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Phil Davis out at UFC 133; UFC actively seeking replacement opponent for Rashad Evans

Rashad Evans is waiting once again.

Injury has forced Phil Davis to withdraw from a planned UFC 133 matchup
with former champ Evans, who now waits on a new opponent.

MMAjunkie.com on Tuesday confirmed the unfortunate turn of events that was first reported by MMA Fighting.




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Yahya Injured; Poirier Draws Replacement Young at UFC 131

An undisclosed injury has forced Rani Yahya from his scheduled UFC 131 featherweight scrap with Dustin Poirier, the UFC announced Tuesday. Taking the Brazilian’s place against “The Diamond” will be Octagon newcomer Jason Young.
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