Jussier Formiga vs. Chris Cariaso targeted for UFC on FX 8 in Brazil

Quote :: A flyweight bout between Jussier Formiga (14-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Chris Cariaso (14-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) is the latest addition to June's UFC on FX 8 event in Brazil.

Tatame.com first brought word of the matchup, though UFC officials haven't made a formal announcement.

UFC on FX 8 takes place May 18, likely at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul. The event's main card airs on FX following prelims on FUEL TV and Facebook.

Formiga vs. Cariaso likely will be part of the prelims.

Formiga (previously known as Jussier da Silva), who gets to compete in his home country, fights for the first time since his UFC debut in October. There, he suffered a TKO loss to recent title challenger John Dodson, which snapped a five-fight win streak for the world's former top-ranked 125-pounder.

The submission specialist now meets Cariaso, who was on a 4-1 run that included a flyweight-debut victory over Josh Ferguson. However, in his following bout, the former WEC fighter suffered a submission loss to upcoming title challenger John Moraga at UFC 155. He now fights for the first time since that December defeat.

The latest UFC on FX 8 card includes:

Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold
Constantinos Philippou vs. Ronaldo Souza
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Evan Dunham
CB Dollaway vs. Cezar Ferreira
Lance Benoist vs. Paulo Thiago
Chris Cariaso vs. Jussier Formiga*
Azamat Gashimov vs. John Lineker
John Cholish vs. Gleison Tibau
Mike Rio vs. Francisco Trinaldo
Roger Hollett vs. Fabio Maldonado

Makes sense.