The main attraction for UFC 153, also called UFC Rio 3, is set. The event, which takes place on October 13th, at the HSBC Arena, will feature the Brazilian José Aldo defending the organization's featherweight belt against Erik Koch.
José Aldo celebrates victory at UFC Rio 2 in the arms of the fans. Photo: Josh Hedges
Aldo was scheduled to face the same North American at UFC 149, which takes place this Saturday in Canada, but he ended up getting injured and having to postpone his return to the Octagon.
Koch, who has a record of 13 wins and just one loss, qualified to fight for the belt with four consecutive victories, the last being over Jonathan Brookins at UFC Fight Night 25, in September 2011.
Aldo, who has a professional record of 21 wins and just one loss, will put his belt on the line for the fourth time, the second in a row in Rio de Janeiro. At UFC 142, also called UFC Rio 2, the Brazilian knocked out Chad Mendes with a spectacular knee at the end of the first round.
On that occasion, after the triumph, Aldo left the octagon, invaded the area of chairs and celebrated the victory in the arms of the fans.
With Aldo's confirmation on the fight program, check out the UFC Rio 3 card so far:
José Aldo vs. Erich Koch;
Glover Teixeira vs. Quinton Rampage Jackson;
Ron Jason vs. Opponent yet to be defined;
Cristiano Marcello vs. Pray Madadi.
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