UFC recently announced a new opponent in a new weight class for Sage Northcutt’s Octagon return later this month.
At the UFC On FOX 18 event, Northcutt will be fighting Bryan Barbarena in a Welterweight (170-pound contest). Originally, Northcutt was scheduled to return against Andrew Holbrook in a Lightweight bout (155-pounds).
Headlined by Anthony Johnson vs. Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight title eliminator, and featuring Josh Barnett vs. Ben Rothwell in the co-main event of the evening, UFC On FOX 18 is scheduled to take place on January 31st in Newark, New Jersey.