UFC's Brazil return official for Oct. 11 in Rio de Janeiro
It was made official Wednesday that UFC Fight Night on Oct. 11 will unfold at Farmasi Arena. Broadcast details were not announced (via X):
A main event nor any other bouts were made official in UFC's announcement of the card in Rio de Janeiro.
Several fights have been reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie.
The latest UFC Fight Night: Rio card includes:
Thomas Petersen vs. Vitor Petrino
Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Julia Polastri
Stewart Nicoll vs. Lucas Rocha
Jhonata Diniz vs. Mario Pinto
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC's Brazil return official for Oct. 11 in Rio de Janeiro
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