MOSCOW, Jan 27 UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will hold his second defense title against American fighter Justin Gaethje, said organization president Dana White in an interview with ESPN. The fight will take place at UFC 274, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro on May 7. Oliveira last entered the octagon on December 11. The Brazilian won an early victory over Dustin Poirier. The American surrendered in the second round after a choke. Gaethje fought his last fight on November 6 at UFC 268 against Michael Chandler. At the end of three rounds, the judges gave a unanimous victory to Gaethje. On January 25, the American, in an interview with foreign media, said that he wants to meet the reigning UFC lightweight champion at a tournament in Brazil.
