Dodson could replace Caraway against Jimmie Rivera

TUF 14 champion is coming off a loss to John Lineker, while Rivera won his last fight, against Urijah Faber

J. Dodson (photo) is coming off a defeat Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

J. Dodson (photo) is coming off a defeat Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

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the american John Dodson could save one of the best fights at UFC Phoenix on Saturday, January 15, the first Ultimate event of 2017. In the main portion of the show, Bryan caraway would face Jimmie rivera in an important bantamweight duel, but he was injured and is out of the fight. TUF 14 champion, Dodson offered to replace the former champion's boyfriend Miesha Tate.

If the replacement is confirmed, it will be the first fight of John Dodson, ninth in the bantamweight rankings, since his defeat to John Lineker in the main fight of UFC Portland. Rivera, on the other hand, is coming off an important decision victory over the legendary Urijah faber, at UFC 203. He is currently ranked sixth in the division.

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