The Brazilian Rafael Sapo he has a new opponent for his return to the Octagon. The athlete from Minas Gerais, who was scheduled to face Swede Magnus Cedenblad at UFC on FOX 6, had his opponent injured during training. As a result, the show's organizers acted quickly and called up Sean Spencer to face the Brazilian fighter.
The fight against the Brazilian marks Spencer's debut in Ultimate. The American has an MMA record of nine wins and just one loss. In his last appearance, in August 2012, he defeated Evan Cutts in a unanimous decision by the judges.
In turn, Sapo seeks rehabilitation within Ultimate. The Brazilian, who has a professional record of 14 wins and four losses, had a setback in his last appearance. At UFC on FUEL 4, held in July, Rafael was knocked out by Andrew Craig.
UFC on FOX 6 is scheduled to take place on January 26th, in Chicago, in the United States. The main fight of the night will be Demetrious Johnson, current flyweight champion, and John Dodson, first challenger in the category. In the second most anticipated duel of the show, the Brazilian Glover Teixeira faces the former champion Quinton Rampage Jackson
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