UFC 153 – Cristiano Marcello vs. Reza Madadi added to October 13th card in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A lightweight bout between former “Ultimate Fighter” cast member, Cristiano Marcello and European favourite, Reza Madadi has today been added to the UFC 153 card set for October 13th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The news comes via the Las Vegas based promotion’s official website. Bout agreements have been signed and exchanged on both sides.
Marcello has gone 12-4 overall in his mixed martial arts career and was the long-standing Jiu-Jitsu coach at the famed Chute Boxe Academy. He lost his octagon debut to Sam Sicilia on the reality show season finale in June.
Madadi has gone undefeated in his last seven professional mixed martial arts fights including a successful octagon debut against Yoislandy Izquierdo. He is 12-2 overall thus far. Stay tuned to MMABay for more news on this one as we get it.
By Michael Pepper. (Follow me on Twitter)
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