Jason (photo) faces TUF 15 participant at UFC Rio 3. Photo: Disclosure
The Brazilian Ron Jason You already know who your opponent will be at UFC Rio 3, an event that takes place on October 13th, in the capital of Rio de Janeiro. The athlete from Ceará, who was the big winner of TUF Brazil among the featherweights, will face off against another former participant of the reality show, but from the North American version of the program. He will face Sam Sicilia, member of the 15th season of TUF in the United States.
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Sicilia, who has an MMA record of 11 wins and just one loss, is coming off a triumph in his last appearance. The North American defeated Brazilian Cristiano Marcello, another Brazilian confirmed at UFC 153, at the TUF 15 Finale.
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In turn, Jason, like Sicilia, will have his second fight in the UFC. The Brazilian, who has a professional record of 11 wins and three losses, won the TUF Brazil final on the main card of UFC 147, held in June, when he defeated Geoffrey Pepey in the unanimous decision of the judges.
Check out the UFC Rio 3 card below, which will feature the title defense of José Aldo against Erich Koch:
José Aldo vs. Erich Koch – Valid fight for the featherweight belt;
Vitor belfort vs. Alan belcher
Glover Teixeira vs. Quinton Rampage Jackson;
Ron Jason vs. Sam Sicilia;
Serginho Moraes vs. Renee Forte;
Cristiano Marcello vs. Pray Madadi.
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