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Will Brooks-Alex Oliveira, Josh Burkman-Bobby Green on For UFN 96

The fights continue to come in for UFC Fight Night 96, as Will Brooks will get his shot to compete in Portland.

Brooks will meet Alex Oliveira, while Josh Burkman takes on Bobby Green. The two fights were confirmed by MMAjunkie with the UFC.

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The fights continue to come in for UFC Fight Night 96, as Will Brooks will get his shot to compete in Portland.

Brooks will meet Alex Oliveira, while Josh Burkman takes on Bobby Green. The two fights were confirmed by MMAjunkie with the UFC.

Following his run to the Bellator lightweight title, Brooks signed with the UFC and earned a July victory over Ross Pearson. Oliveira has gone 4-2 over six Octagon appearances, including a recent win over James Moontasri.

Burkman will remain at lightweight to take on Green, with both fighters coming off losses. Burkman is just 1-3 in his last four, while Green has dropped two straight.

UFC Fight Night 96 takes place October 1 from Portland and the Moda Center.

Three Bouts Set For UFC Fight Night 96, Including Louis Smolka-Sergio Pettis

The UFC has announced three fights for the upcoming UFC Fight Night 96 event in Portland, according to a report by Oregon Live.

Louis Smolka meets Sergio Pettis in a flyweight battle, while heavyweights Walt Harris and Shamil Abudrakhimov, along wit…

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The UFC has announced three fights for the upcoming UFC Fight Night 96 event in Portland, according to a report by Oregon Live.

Louis Smolka meets Sergio Pettis in a flyweight battle, while heavyweights Walt Harris and Shamil Abudrakhimov, along with middleweights Tamdan McCrory and Nate Marquardt collide.

Smolka (11-1) is on a four-fight win streak that includes finishes vs. Ben Nguyen, Paddy Holohan and Richie Vaculik. Pettis (14-2) has won each of his last two via decision over Chris Kelades and Chris Cariaso.

UFC Fight Night 96 takes place October 1 from Portland and the Moda Center.