Ultimate returns to Cidade Maravilhosa, this Saturday (03), on a night that promises to be hot. The HSBC Arena hosts the fourth edition of UFC Rio and features 15 Brazilians in its fight program as well as an old acquaintance in the main fight. At UFC Rio 2, in January 2012, José Aldo knocked out Chad Mendes and celebrated the victory with the fans in a huge Tupiniquim party. This time, the featherweight champion faces Chan sung jung: Korean zombie, and promises a new show for the fans.
“I don't care what he does in the fight, I just care about going forward and doing my job. This is my home and I’m going to go over him”, said the champion.
In turn, the “Korean zombie”, heavily booed by the Brazilian public throughout the week of the event, guarantees that he does not mind the opposing fans. “I don’t worry, I’m confident and I’m sure I can win,” declared the South Korean.
Lyoto eyes the chance to fight for the belt
In the second most important fight of the night, the karateka Lyoto Machida fights for the first time for the UFC in Brazil. The Bahian based in Pará will face the North American Phil Davis and is hoping for victory to get closer to a new chance to fight for the light heavyweight belt.
“It's the second time I've gotten this chance and I haven't been given the opportunity to fight for the belt. So I want, this Saturday now, to really ratify that I'm prepared to fight for the belt”, said the former light heavyweight champion, referring to the Swede's choice of Ultimate. Alexander Gustafson to face Jon Jones, for the light heavyweight belt, at UFC 165, in September.
more highlights
The UFC Rio 4 card will have other attractions that cannot be left aside. The average weight Cezar Mutant, winner of the first edition of The Ultimate Fighter Brasil, returns to the octagon after recovering from a series of injuries against Thiago Marreta, part of the second season of the UFC reality show in the country.
Another highlight of the main card will be the re-debut of Thales leites, former UFC middleweight title challenger. After being fired from the organization in 2009, the Nova União black belt returns to the event to face the tough Tom Watson.
Check out the complete UFC Rio 4 card below, which will be broadcast on the Combate channel from 19:30 pm:
Main Card
Jose aldo vs. Chan sung jung;
Lyoto Machida vs. Phil Davis;
Cezar Mutant vs. Thiago Marreta;
Thales leites vs. Tom Watson;
John lineker vs. Jose Maria “No Chance”;
Preliminary Card
Vinny Pezão vs. Anthony Perosh;
Sheila Gaff vs. Amanda nunes;
Neil Magny vs. Serginho Moraes;
Ian McCall vs. Iliarde Santos;
Rani Yaya vs. Josh Clopton;
Francimar Bodão vs. Ednaldo Lula;
Viscardi Andrade vs. Bristol Marunde.
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