J. Aldo (left) and R. Moicano (right) face each other in Fortaleza. Photo: Montage SL/MMA Press
José Aldo was scheduled to do a rematch against Cub swanson at UFC 233 in Anaheim, January 26th. The North American rejected the date of the reunion and the Brazilian was left without a rival for the event. With that in mind, Ultimate began negotiating the clash between 'Scarface' and Renato Moicano for the franchise's first show in Brazil in 2019. The compatriots are expected to face each other in the co-main event of UFC Fortaleza on February 2nd. The information was first published by the North American website MMA Junkie.
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The fight between the Brazilians was planned for UFC 231, on December 8, in Toronto (CAN). However, Aldo did not accept the duel. Moicano was called up to fight Mirsad Bektic at the event in Canada, but his rival suffered an injury and was removed from the fight. Thus, Renato was left as a substitute for the main fight between Max Holloway e Brian ortega. 'Scarface' had already confirmed the rematch with Swanson on January 26th. However, Cub revealed that he would only be able to fight on February 17th, in Phoenix.
José Aldo He occupies third place in the featherweight rankings and is looking to fight again for the category belt. The Brazilian achieved his first victory in two years by knocking out Jeremy Stephens in the first round during UFC Calgary in July.
Renato Moicano He is fourth in the category ranking and has become one of the main names in the division. The Brazilian has two consecutive victories for Cub swanson e Calvin kattar.
UFC Fortaleza will take place on February 02nd in the capital of Ceará and will be led by Brazilians Raphael Assunção e Marlon moraes.
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