Written by Jason Gittens Monday, 30 July 2012 21:27
It is being reported that TUF winner John Dodson will be welcoming Jussier "Formiga" da Silva to the UFC.
According to a report by Brazilian website tatame.com, the two flyweights will do battle on October 5th at UFC on FX 5.
The 14-1 da Silva is currently on a 5 fight win streak has fought for Tachi Place Fights where he suffered his first and only loss to the UFC's Ian McCall. Silva is also Shooto Brazil's 123lb Champion, a title he has held since 2008, it's also a title he likely won't be defending for quiet some time, if ever again.
Dodson is currently riding a 5 fight win streak into his meeting with da Silva. The TUF 14 winner last fought at UFC on FOX 3 where he defeated Tim Elliot in his return to the flyweight divsion.
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