Minotauro returns to the Octagon at UFC Rio 3 (Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
The Brazilian Rodrigo Minotauro will be one of the attractions of UFC Rio 3, an event that takes place on October 13th, in the capital of Rio de Janeiro. The Tupiniquim heavyweight was chosen to replace the recent losses of José Aldo e Quinton Rampage Jackson. Minota faces the North American Dave Herman as highlights of the event. The information is from Sportv, confirmed later by SUPER FIGHTS.
VEJA TAMBÉM
- Anderson Silva faces Bonnar in the main fight of UFC Rio
- Aldo apologizes to fans for not fighting at UFC Rio 3
Minotauro, who has an MMA record of 33 wins, seven losses, one draw and one “no contest”, returns to the octagon after the setback against Frank mir. At the time, the Brazilian dominated the fight, but ended up submitting with an armbar and suffering a fractured humerus, where he had to undergo surgical treatment.
READ: Glover regrets Rampage's absence from UFC Rio 3
In turn, Herman, who has a professional record of 21 wins and four losses, comes from two losses by knockout, to Stefan struve e Roy Nelson.
The duel between Minotauro and Herman will be the second most important fight at UFC Rio 3, which will have the middleweight champion as its main attraction. Anderson Silva, who moves up to the light heavyweight division to face Stephan bonnar.
Comments