In the Cage – Johnson-Benavidez II, UFC on Fox 9 Additions, Rockhold Out David Massey September 18, 2013 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. TUF 18 Finale gets Benavidez vs. Johnson II TUF 18 hosts two coaches that will eventually meet for the second time in a title fight and its finale on Nov. 30 will see two flyweights do the same. At the Las Vegas event, Demetrious Johnson defends his belt against top contender Joseph Benavidez in a headlining fight. This is the pair’s second meeting, the first at UFC 152 saw Johnson walk away with a split-decision victory. Source: UFC UFC on Fox 9 Additions The Dec. 14 UFC on Fox 9 event headlined by newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis vs. Josh Thomson, has added multiple fights. Matt Brown will meet Carlos Condit in a welterweight tilt which will likely find a spot as the night’s co-main event. Former WEC title challenger Scott Jorgensen makes his flyweight debut against Ian McCall. And Fox fan-favorite Joe Lauzon draws Mac Danzig at the event. Source: Sherdog Dollaway Tapped as UFC 166 Replacement CB Dollaway returns to action against Tim Boetsch on Oct. 19 at UFC 166. He will be replacing former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold who is out due to a reported knee injury. Source: MMA Junkie Fitch vs Alfaya for WSOF 6 Jon Fitch makes his World Series of Fighting return against Marcelo Aflaya to round out the main card of the Oct. 26 event. The event will air live on NBC Sports. Source: The MMA Corner Photo: Demetrious Johnson (Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)
