Lightweight Match Between Kevin lee And Charles Oliveira To Headline UFC FIGHT NIGHT BRAZIL In March
After his successful return to the lightweight division, Kevin Lee will face surging contender Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC Fight Night Brazil on March 14.
The UFC has announced that a lightweight bout between Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira will serve as the main event of UFC Fight Night at Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil. The event will air live on ESPN+ on March 14.
A one-time interim lightweight title challenger, Lee returned to the division last November. He scored an impressive first-round knockout victory over Gregor Gillespie. He's tied with Tony Ferguson and Beneil Dariush for most wins in the lightweight division since 2014, his UFC debut year, with 11.
Sau Paulo's Charles Oliveira (28-8) is riding a six-fight win streak, each coming by way of knockout or submission. He's coming off a first-round knockout win over Jared Gordon at UFC Fight Night in November.