Another 'American vs. Brazilian' matchup looks set for UFC 163: Aldo vs. Pettis as Sergio Moraes faces Neil Magny in a welterweight scrap. Headlined by a featherweight title fight between UFC champion Jose Aldo and Anthony Pettis, UFC 163 also boasts an exciting bout between welterweights Demian Maia and Josh Koscheck. UFC 163 takes place Aug. 3, 2013 from HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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During the UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference, UFC executive Marshall Zelaznik confirmed that UFC 163 will take place on August 3rd in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Featherweight champion Jose Aldo will defend his title for a 7th consecutive time (dating back to the WEC era) against lightweight contender Anthony Pettis, who is making his featherweight debut. Pettis joins Frankie Edgar and Kenny Fl...

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) officials made their next major trip to Brazil official on Saturday (May 18, 2013), confirming UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis" for Aug. 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What will be the organization's eighth event in Brazil was all but confirmed prior to the recent announcement, and now the card is set in stone.

A venue has still not been solidified for the eve...

The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday announced that UFC 163 will take place on Aug. 3 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil.

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Event: UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis"Date: Saturday, August 3, 2013, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)Location: HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

UFC 163 Main Event:

145 lbs.: UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis

Other scheduled UFC 163 Bouts (Pay-Per-View, FX and Facebook):

170 lbs.: Demian Maia vs. Josh Koscheck185 lbs.: Cezar Ferreira vs. TBA

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