Magalhães signed with the UFC on January 9,2012 and was expected to face fellow UFC newcomer Yoislandy Izquierdo at on February 15, but Izquierdo was pulled from the bout due to contractual issues with his former promotion, CFA.
Magalhães signed with the UFC on January 9,2012. Magalhães was expected to face fellow UFC newcomer Yoislandy Izquierdo at on February 15. Izquierdo was pulled from the bout due to contractual issues with his former promotion. His former promotion was CFA.