Moraes is expected to fight Raphael Assuncao in his promotional debut at UFC 212 on June 3 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, MMA Fighting has learned.
Moraes (18-4-1), the former World Series of Fighting bantamweight champion, recently agreed to terms on a new deal with the UFC after his WSOF contract expired late last year. The 28-year-old Brazilian has won his last 13 fights in a row and was considered the best bantamweight not signed by the UFC for the last couple years.
Assuncao (24-5) has won eight of his last nine fights.