Yusaku Nakamura replaces Darren Uenoyama @ DREAM

Yusaku Nakamura has replaced Darren Uenoyama at Sunday's "DREAM : Fight for Japan" event.

Officials announced overnight that an injury forced Uenoyama (6-3 MMA, 0-1 DREAM) off the card.

Nakamura (3-0 MMA, 0-0 DREAM) now replaces Uenoyama's original opponent, Atsushi Yamamoto (14-6-1 MMA, 1-1 DREAM), in the opening round of the eight-man Japan bantamweight grand prix.

The first and second rounds of the tournament take place at the event, which is slated for Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It's not expected to air live in North America.

The final round (and third-place fight) of the tourney are scheduled for July. The top-three finishers in the tournament secure slots in a planned DREAM world bantamweight grand prix later this year.

Nakamura, who's previously competed for the Japanese-based DEEP organization, owns three knockout wins during his 17-month career. He now meets seven-year Pancrase and Shooto vet Yamamoto, who's won three of his past four, including a decision victory over Hideo Tokoro at DREAM.6. To see the full card read more

Zelg Galesic Signs on for Bellator FC MWGP

Former Cage Rage middleweight champion and Dream veteran Zelg Galešić has just inked a deal with Bellator. He’ll make his debut as part of the promotion’s next middleweight tournament, which is set to begin in September.

Coming into the promotion off the back of a first-round knockout of Lee Chadwick, Galešić has amassed a 10-5 record and is looking to find a permanent home following the gradual demise of the Japanese scene.

At the time of publication there have been no specifics regarding who he is likely to face in the quarterfinal bracket. The winner of the tournament earns a shot at the Bellator middleweight championship currently held by Hector Lombard. To see Benkei's last fight Click here

Rosholt brothers replace Markham and McFedries at HDNet's Titan Fighting 18

Titan Fighting Championships officials have called upon the Rosholt brothers to replace Drew McFedries and Rory Markham at Friday's Titan Fighting 18 event.

An infection hospitalized McFedries on Monday, and budding thespian Markham was forced to leave the country for a film role.

After some lineup shuffling, UFC vet Jake Rosholt (11-3) now meets John Ott (8-8) in a 200-pound catchweight fight, and Jared Rosholt (2-0) meets fellow heavyweight Kirk Grinlinton (2-2).

Titan Fighting 18 takes place at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan., and Friday's main card airs live on HDNet.

"We were extremely disappointed when the management for Drew and Rory informed us of the news," Titan CEO Joe Kelly stated. "However, this is the fight business, and having promoted fights since the age of 24, I've dealt with a lot of hurdles in promoting shows. While losing Drew and Rory from the show hurts, we took the news in stride. I am very excited that the fans in attendance at Memorial Hall and those watching live on HDNet are going to see two future stars in this sport step up on short notice and test themselves." For more & the full card continue reading.