Elias Silvério replaces the North American and faces João Zeferino at the UFC in BH

Elias Silvério poses with the Jungle belt after his victory over Junior Orgulho. Photo: Alexandre Modesto/Jungle Fight

Another Brazil x United States fight will turn into a duel between Brazilians in the UFC at Combate 3, in Belo Horizonte. This Thursday (8), one day after the announcement of Kevin Souza as the new opponent of Felipe Sertanejo, it was agreed that Elias Silvério will replace Kenny Robertson in the fight against João Zeferino. The information was released on the website of the “Combate” channel.

Just like Kevin, Elias is also a champion of Jungle Fight, the biggest MMA event in Latin America. The 26-year-old athlete is the current holder of the organization's welterweight belt. Silvério is undefeated in his career, having won all eight of his fights as a professional. The Jungle title was won in May, after victories over Junior Orgulho.

UFC no Combate 3 takes place on September 4th, at Ginásio do Mineirinho, in Belo Horizonte (MG). In the main fight of the night, the top-3 light heavyweight category Glover Teixeira faces the North American Ryan bader. In the night's co-main event, former Strikeforce champion Ronaldo Jacare face the Japanese Yushin Okami.