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Status
Released
Release
2009
Runtime
1h 21m
UFC Fight Night 17: Lauzon vs. Stephens was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on February 7 2009. Originally named UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Franca, Jeremy Stephens stepped up to take on Joe Lauzon after Hermes Franca suffered a torn ACL during training and could no longer participate in this event.Derek Downey replaced Amir Sadollah after he was sidelined with a broken clavicle. Dan Miller replaced Alessio Sakara who pulled out of the bout with a shoulder injury. Matt Veach replaced George Sotiropoulos who suffered a rib injury.
20 Cast Members
Joe Lauzon
Self
Jeremy Stephens
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Cain Velasquez
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Denis Stojnic
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Josh Neer
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Mac Danzig
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Anthony Johnson
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Luigi Fioravanti
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Kurt Pellegrino
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Robert Emerson
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Dan Miller
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Jake Rosholt
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Matt Veach
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Matt Grice
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Gleison Tibau
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Rich Clementi
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Nick Catone
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Derek Downey
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Matthew Riddle
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Steve Bruno
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