Chute Boxe standout and Brazilian light heavyweight Alexandre “Cacareco” Ferreira has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC and is expected to make his debut against Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC 122.
The UFC newcomer replaces an injured Jason Brilz, who recently suffered a back injury, sources close to the fighter today told MMAjunkie.com.
UFC 122 takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.