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UFC books Vinicius Oliveira vs. Pat Sabatini

The second UFC Fight Night of 2027 will feature a 24-4 vs. 22-5 showdown.

Vinicius Oliveira and Pat Sabatini are set to face off in a highly anticipated UFC featherweight bout at an upcoming UFC Fight Night event on January 23rd. The venue for the event remains undisclosed, with the META Apex in Las Vegas being the leading contender. Multiple sources have confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie, though they wish to maintain their anonymity until the promotion officially announces the matchup.

Laerte Viana was the first to report the fight. Oliveira (24-4 MMA, 5-1 UFC) made his UFC debut in June by defeating Andre Fili by strikes in the second round. This victory marked his first UFC headliner, following his initial loss to submission by Mario Bautista. Sabatini (22-5 MMA, 9-2 UFC) has been on a roll, securing four consecutive victories over Jonathan Pearce, Joanderson Brito, Chepe Mariscal, and William Gomis.

His impressive run has propelled him to No. 7 in the Meta UFC rankings. As of now, no other fights have been confirmed for this card.

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