The UFC recently announced that it will be adding an intriguing welterweight matchup to it’s UFC 153 card when the promotion makes its return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil later this year.
Former top contender Jon Fitch will be looking to bounce back from his first career knockout loss as he is set to take on rising Brazilian prospect Erick Silva.
Coming off a Submission of the Night win over Charlie Brenneman, Silva will be making a huge jump up in competition and can solidify his status among the elite of the division with a victory.
Here’s the head-to-toe breakdown of this exciting welterweight matchup.