The UFC’s May return to Brazil continues to grow with the addition of a middleweight fight featuring a former champion. Ex-Strikeforce welterweight champ Nate Marquardt (34-15-2 MMA, 12-8 UFC) will fight in Brazil for the first time when he meets Thiago “Marreta” Santos (12-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC). The matchup was first reported by Brazil’s Combate MMA site, though UFC officials have not yet made a formal announcement. UFC Fight Night 88 takes place May 14 in Brazil, though a host city and venue haven’t been announced. The card airs on FOX Sports 1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass
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