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Markus Perez rebooked for October UFC event, faces BJJ star Rodolfo Vieira

Five-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Rodolfo Vieira will reportedly set foot in the Octagon for a second time in the difficult year of 2020. Per MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz, the 30-year-old will now take on his fellow Brazilian Markus Perez on October 10.

Rodolfo Vieira's next UFC fight is set. The five-time BJJ world champ and ADCC gold medalist will face Markus Perez on Oct. 10, multiple sources told @DamonMartin and I.

— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) August 4, 2020

Still undefeated in mixed martial arts, Rodolfo Vieira (7-0) will look for his third UFC victory.