UFC newcomer and replacement fighter Caio Magalhaes had been added to next month’s UFC 142 event, UFC officials today announced.
Magalhaes replaces previously scratched Stanislov Nedkov and now meets light heavyweight Fabio Maldonado at the show.
Featuring a featherweight title fight between current champion Jose Aldo and undefeated contender Chad Mendes, UFC 142 takes place Jan. 14 at Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena.