A lightweight match up has been added to the burgeoning "ufc Fight Night 23", otherwise known as the organization's second installment for it's "UFC Fight for the Troops" series, which takes place on January 22 at Fort Hood, Killeen, Tex. Waylon Lowe will look for his second straight victory inside the octagon, in addition to spoiling the debut of top prospect Williamy Freire as he ventures into the UFC lightweight fold at the January event. The bout is likely to appear on the evenings preliminary portion of the card, which although unannounced, should be televised by the Spike TV network. ...

UFC 114 is just around the corner and lightweight Thiago Tavares (15-3-1) has been forced to withdraw from his fight with "The Young Assasin" Melvin Guillard (23-8-2) due to an elbow injury. Stepping in to replace Thiago on short notice is Waylon Lowe (8-2). ...