Pyle vs. Thiago, Broughton vs. Oliveira official for UFC 142 in Brazil

An intriguing welterweight matchup between Mike Pyle and Paulo Thiago is now official for UFC 142.

Additionally, a heavyweight affair between English slugger Rob Broughton and Brazilian newcomer Ednaldo Oliveira will also take place at the event. UFC execs today announced both contests.

UFC 142 takes place Jan. 14 at Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena.