UFC on Fox Sports 1 3 will be the first Fox Sports event in Brazil, on September 4, at the Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia Federal District, Brazil. The first match-up has been announced and will see 2 of the best Flyweights in the world collide when Joseph Benavidez (18-3) of Team Alpha Male renews the rivalry with Nova Uniao being represented by Jussier Formiga (15-2).
The two gyms have just in the UFC had the great wars of Jose Aldo vs. Urijah Faber, Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes, and Renan Barao vs. Urijah Faber. The two camps are among the best in the lighter weight classes which has sparked the rivalry.
Since losing to Demetrious Johnson in the finals of the inaugural Flyweight title tournament Joseph Benavidez has won consecutive bout. Defeating Ian McCall at UFC 156 by unanimous decision and knocking out Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on Fox 7, with a body punch.
Jussier Formiga came into the UFC on a 5 fighting streak and was ranked 3 in the world by most rankings. Formiga would suffer a 2nd round TKO loss to John Dodson in his debut at UFC on FX 5. Formiga then bounced back at UFC on FX 8 to earn a unanimous decision win over Chris Cariaso.
