The lightweight division is finally finding some stability, with several top contenders locked in for major fights over the next few months. Charles Oliveira is set to make his return in front of his home fans at UFC Rio, where he will face Mateusz Gamrot in a bid to climb back into the title picture. Meanwhile, the division breathes a sigh of relief as Arman Tsarukyan returns to action after nearly 19 months away, taking on Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar.
The matchup has officially been confirmed by Dana White as a #1 contender’s bout, adding even more weight to an already heated showdown.