Massaranduba returns to the octagon in the same event as Weidman x Lyoto

TUF Brasil 1 participant faces Michael Chiesa, winner of TUF 15, at UFC 173, in May

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02/03/2014 | 23:19

F. Massaranduba returns to the octagon in February 2014. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

F. massaranduba returns to the Octagon at the same event as Lyoto x Weidman Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

The Brazilian Francisco Massaranduba He already has a date and opponent set to return to the octagon. One of TUF Brasil's most striking characters faces Michael chiesa, winner of the 15th season of the UFC reality show in the United States. The fight takes place at UFC 173, on May 24, in Las Vegas, in the United States. In the same event, Lyoto Machida challenge the champion Chris Weidman for the middleweight belt.

massaranduba, who has an MMA record of 14 wins and just three losses, is coming off a triumph in the organization. He defeated Jesse Ronson at UFC Fight Night 36, in Jaraguá do Sul.

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In turn, Chiesa, who has a professional record of 10 wins and just one defeat, is also coming off a triumph. 'Maverick', as he is known, beat Colton Smith at UFC Fight Night 31 in November 2013.