Chris Wade Replaces Beneil Dariush to Face Mairbek Taisumov at UFC Fight Night 81

According to MMAjunkie.com, Beneil Dariush (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) is out of his UFC Fight Night 81 fight with Mairbek Taisumov (24-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC). Chris Wade (10-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) will step in as the replacement. UFC Fight Night 81 takes place Jan. 17, a Sunday, at TD Garden in Boston…

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