Zak Ottow Steps in to Face Sergio Moraes at UFC Sao Paulo | MMAWeekly.com

Welterweight Sergio Moraes was left without a UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2 opponent when Michael Graves was removed from the event after being charged with domestic violence. On Tuesday, UFC officials announced that Zak Ottow has agreed to step in on short notice to face Moraes on November 19.

Ottow (14-3) made his promotional debut on October 1 as a late replacement against veteran Josh Burkman. “The Barbarian” came away with a split decision win over “The People’s Warrior.” He’ll look to get his second win inside the Octagon on short notice when he faces Moraes in Sao Paulo.

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Moraes (10-2-1) is a six-fight UFC veteran. He’s coming off a draw in his last outing against Luan Chagas at UFC 198 in May.

UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo takes place at Ginásio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Nov. 19. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight rematch between No. 4-ranked Ryan Bader and No. 9-ranked Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The two first fought at UFC 119 in 2010 with Nogueira winning by unanimous decision.

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