Will Brooks will try to win his second straight UFC fight when he squares off against Alex Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland on Oct. 1, according to UFC officials Monday.
Brooks (19-1) won his UFC debut against Ross Pearson via unanimous decision at the TUF 23 Finale earlier this month. Oliveira (15-3-1, 1 no-contest) has won four of his past five fights.
In other lightweight action at the event, Josh Burkman will face Bobby Green. Burkman is 1-3 (with one no-contest) over his past five fights, while Green is on a two-fight skid.