UFC’s debut in Croatia features Gonzaga vs. Magomedov, Pokrajac vs. Blachowicz and more UFC officials announced Thursday that a heavyweight matchup has been added to UFC Fight Night 86 pitting Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ruslan Magomedov Gonzaga (17-10) snapped his three-fight losing streak in his last bout, earning a decision over Konstantin Erokhin in a lacklustre affair. The former UFC title challenger holds victories over Ben Rothwell, Shawn Jordan and Mirko Cro Cop. Magomedov (14-1) is coming off a decision win over Shawn Jordan and which pushed his winning streak to nine-straight fights. Also added to the card is Croatian Igor Pokrajac (25-10, 1 NC) who will take on Poland’s Jan Blachowicz (18-5) in a light heavyweight affair. Pokrajac has won three straight fights by stoppage. In addition the UFC also announced a heavyweight fight with Francis Ngannou (6-1) taking Bohan Mihajiovic (10-3) and a welterweight matchup between Nicolas Darby (14-0-1) vs. Bartosz Fabinski (13-2). UFC Fight Night 86 takes place at the Zagreb Arena in Zagreb, Croatia on April 10th. Here’s an updated look at the card Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ruslan Magomedov Jan Blachowicz vs. Igor Pokrajac Bojan Mihajlovic vs. Francis Ngannou Nicolas Dalby vs. Bartosz Fabinski Chael Sonnen joins ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ cast At a date to be determined, former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen will be a contestant on Season 8 of NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Sonnen (28-14-1) joins a cast that includes music artist Vince Neil, actress Brooke Burke and boxing standout Laila Ali. Instead of Donald Trump hosting the show, actor and former California governor Aronld Schwarzenegger will take the reins. Here’s a look at the entire cast for this season. Boy George — Grammy Award-winning singer Matt Iseman — “American Ninja Warrior” host Carrie Keagan — Actress and TV host Carson Kressley — celebrit stylist. Lisa Leslie — WNBA champion Jon Lovitz — comedian and former SNL star Vince Neil — lead vocalist for Mötley Crüe Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi — Reality television star Kyle Richards — The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reality star Chael Sonnen — Former UFC fighter Porsha Williams — The Real Housewives of Atlanta reality star Ricky Williams — Former NFL running back Carnie Wilson – Wilson Phillips singer Nunes vs. Shevchenko set for UFC 196 A pivitol matchup in the woman’s bantamweight division will take place at UFC 196 as Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko will battle it out. UFC officials announced the news on Thursday. Nunes (11-4 ) is coming off back-to-back stoppage victories over Shayna Baszler and most recently Sara McMann. The wins pushed her record to 4-1 in her last five bouts. Shevchenko (12-1) is coming off an impressive split decision victory over Sarah Kaufman (most media members scored it for Shevchenko). The Legacy FC veteran is currently riding a five-fight winning streak. UFC 196 (which was recently changed from UFC 197) takes place March 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Here’s an updated look at the card Rafael dos Anjos (c) vs. Conor McGregor – for UFC lightweight title Holly Holm (C) vs. Miesha Tate – for UFC women’s bantamweight title Corey Anderson vs. Tom Lawlor Erick Silva vs. Nordine Taleb Darren Elkins vs. Chas Skelly Jim Miller vs. Diego Sanchez Marcelo Guimaraes vs. Vitor Miranda Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko Hooker vs. Eddiva added to UFC Fight Night 85 Per UFC officials, a featherweight matchup between Daniel Hooker and Mark Eddiva has been added to the UFC’s return to Australia. Hooker (12-6) has gone 2-2 in the UFC earning victories over Ian Entwistle and Hatsu Hioki, while dropping bouts to Maximo Blanco and Yair Rodriguez. Eddiva (6-2) is coming off back to back losses against Kevin Souza and Levan Makashvili. UFC Fight Night 85 takes place at Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Here’s an updated look at the card. Mark Hunt vs. Frank Mir Hector Lombard vs. Neil Magny Steve Bosse vs. James Te Huna Alan Jouban vs. Brendan O’Reilly Antonio Carlos Junior vs. Daniel Kelly Seo Hee Ham vs. Bec Rawlings Johnny Case vs. Jake Matthews Viscardi Andrade vs. Richard Walsh Ross Pearson vs. Abel Trujillo Chad Laprise vs. Alan Patrick Mark Eddiva vs. Daniel Hooker
