The UFC has another Brazilian featherweight riding a lengthy unbeaten streak in its fold. Douglas de Andrade (22-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has signed with the promotion and will step in for the injured Thiago Tavares (18-5-1 MMA, 8-5-1 UFC) next week against Zubair Tuhugov (15-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 36. Promotion officials made the announcement Thursday afternoon. Featuring a middleweight headliner between Lyoto Machida and Gegard Mousasi, UFC Fight Night 36 takes place Feb. 15 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The main card airs on FOX Sports 1 following prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
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Newcomer Douglas de Andrade meets Zubair Tuhugov at UFC Fight Night 36 – MMA Junkie