Just days after it was announced, a welterweight bout between Bryan Barberena and Jake Ellenberger has been removed from UFC Fight Night 131. A UFC official today confirmed the news to MMAjunkie after it was first reported by MMA DNA , revealing an injury to Barbarena (13-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) as the reason. A replacement opponent is being sought for Ellenberger (31-13 MMA, 10-9 UFC). UFC Fight Night 131 will take place June 1 at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica. The card is expected to air on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Barberena was to attempt reestablishing some career momentum after alternating wins and losses over his past four fights
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Bryan Barberena injured; new UFC Fight Night 131 opponent sought for Jake Ellenberger – MMA Junkie