A battle between two exciting welterweights has reportedly been added to the upcoming UFC 248 card, in March. Per MMA Junkie, Brazilian ‘Cowboy’ Alex Oliveira is set to take on striker Max Griffin at the Las Vegas event.
In urgent need of a win, Alex Oliveira (19-8-1-2 NC) lost his last three fights, dropping decisions to both Nicolas Dalby and Mike Perry, while being tapped out to Gunnar Nelson prior to both defeats. The 31-year-old’s last win happened in September 2018, when he bested Carlo Pedersoli Jr. via TKO.
Not in much better standing than his opponent, Max Griffin has lost three of his last four bouts, most recently dropping a unanimous decision to Alex Morono this past October.