Report: UFC fighter attacked, hospitalized with ‘major injuries’ in Hawaii

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight, Rachael Ostovich, was hospitalized on Sunday in Hawaii after suffering “major injuries” in an attack so serious, Honolulu police have opened a felony domestic abuse investigation.

That’s according to a report from TMZ, which also suggests the former Invicta FC standout, who transitioned to UFC after a stint on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 26, may have suffered a broken orbital bone.

If so, then her scheduled showdown against Paige VanZant is in serious jeopardy. They’re expected to do battle at the promotion’s upcoming debut on ESPN+ on Jan. 19, 2019 inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Ostovich (4-4) split her first two fights under the UFC banner. After tapping out Karine Gevorgyan at last December’s live TUF finale, the 27 year-old Hawaiian got choked into submission by Montana De La Rosa back in July.

Stay tuned for additional updates to this still-developing story, as they become available.