The influx of Russian fighters to the UFC will continue on Super Bowl weekend in New Jersey. Three fighters have been added to the UFC’s stable, including a pair from Russia, and they’ll debut at UFC 169 in February. Neil Magny (8-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) will meet newcomer Gasan Umalatov (14-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in a welterweight bout, while Rashid Magomedov (15-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) takes on American debutant Tony Martin (7-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at lightweight. The UFC announced the new fight bookings on Tuesday. UFC 169 takes place on Feb. 1 at Prudential Center at Newark, N.J.
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UFC 169 adds Neil Magny vs. Gasan Umalatov, Rashid Magomedov vs. Tony Martin – MMA Junkie