The official announcement for the featherweight division has been added to UFC 156. Robert Peralta and Akira Corassani will face, it is noteworthy that both fighters are undefeated inside the Octagon.
Peralta (16-3-1) has had three appearances in the UFC, where on the first occasion defeated Mike Lullo by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger in September 2011, in his second fight with Mackens Semerzier was no result due to an accidental headbutt in UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos in November 2011 and in his most recent appearance Jason Young defeated by KO at UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic in September 2012.
Meanwhile Corassani (10-3-1) comes with a run of two wins in their last three matches, the last of them making their debut in the UFC where he defeated Andy Ogle split decision at UFC on Fuel TV: Struve Miocic vs in September 2012.
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar will take place on Saturday February 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.