From fighter to world-class UFC coach, Javier Mendez is one of the latest global fight stars to call Dubai home. Khaleej Times sat down with the Mexican-American to discuss life in the emirates, his mission to train the next generation of fighters,

Former U.S. Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Ben Askren shared an emotional update for the first time since undergoing lung transplant surgery.

Landwehr (18-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) meets Morgan Charriere (20-11-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC) in a featherweight bout on Saturday's main card (ESPN, ESPN+) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. With both fighters earning several bonuses for their exciting fighting style, Landwehr is looking to put on a show in his home state.

TSN reporter Aaron Bronsteter is reporting that UFC flyweight Lauren Murphy will make her final walk to the Octagon at UFC Nashville this Saturday, as she told Bronsteter in a recent interview. Murphy has hinted at retirement in recent years but will make her final appearance against Eduarda Moura in a flyweight matchup.

UFC star Ben Askren has provided an update from his hospital bed after battling pneumonia, receiving double lung transplant.

The promotion returns to action next weekend for UFC on ESPN 70, which features a heavyweight bout between former title challenger Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira. Scroll below to see how last week's veterans fared on the regional scene, and check out the names and details of the upcoming weekend's competitors.

Heavyweight prospect Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida has signed to the UFC and will be making his debut at UFC Abu Dhabi vs. Martin Buday.