Bernardo Trekko signs contract and is another Brazilian in the UFC

Lightweight Bernardo “Trekko” Magalhães is another Brazilian representative in the UFC. The fighter, who is champion of the under-70 kg category in the CFC (Cage Fighting Championship), signed with the largest MMA organization in the world and will make his debut next month. He will face fellow debutante Yoislandy “Cuba” Izquierdo at UFC Fuel 1, which takes place on February 15th in Omaha, in the United States.

With a record of 11 wins and just one defeat, Trekko is still not known to the general Brazilian public, as he consolidated his entire career outside the country. In his last appearance, at Cage Fighting Championship 17, the Tupiniquim athlete beat Robert Lisita in the judges' decision.

Check out the UFC on Fuel 1 fight program below, which will feature two other Brazilians in action in addition to Bernardo: Vagner Rocha faces TUF 11 winner Jonathan Brookins, while Ronny Markes faces him. Aaron Simpson.

Main Card

Jake ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez

Dave Herman vs. Stefan struve

Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic

Preliminary Card

Ronny Markes vs. Aaron Simpson

Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha

TJ Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson

John Albert vs. Ivan Menjivar

Bernardo “Trekko” Magalhães vs. Yoislandy “Cuba” Izquierdo