Great UFC bouts confirmed: Charles Oliveira is back for high profile fight

Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush

Charles Oliveira. Photo: Jason Da Silva – USA Today Sports

Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira returns at UFC 288 to face top ranked contender Beneil Dariush. The event will take place on May 6, but does not have a confirmed venue or location.

Oliveira, who recently announced the fight on Instagram, comes from a title loss against current champion Islam Makhachev in October, while No. 4 ranked Dariush rides an eight-fight winning streak that includes wins over Mateusz Gamrot, Tony Ferguson and Drakkar Klose.

The winner of the pivotal fight could very well be competing for the lightweight strap next.