A light heavyweight matchup between Brazilian superstar Mauricio Rua (22-9 MMA, 6-7 UFC) and British slugger Jimi Manuwa (14-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will headline UFC Fight Night 56 in Brazil on Nov. 8.

Brazilian outlet Globo first reported the matchup, and UFC officials later confirmed it.

“Shogun” vs. Manuwa will serve as the five-round headlining bout for the card, which is expected to take place at Ginasio Municipal Tancredo Neves in Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Broadcast plans haven’t been announced, though it’s likely to include a combination of FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Rua is ranked No. 10 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA light heavyweight rankings, and Manuwa is an honorable mention.

Rua is a former UFC light heavyweight champion, but he’s struggled to maintain any degree of consistency in his octagon career. The 32-year-old Brazilian most recentlyfought in March, appearing well on his way to an impressive win in a rematch with Dan Henderson before he was caught by an “H-Bomb,” ending his night in the third round. He’s lost three of his past four.

“Poster Boy” Manuwa returns to action for the first time since suffering the first professional loss of his career in a “Fight of the Night” effort agaist top contender Alexander Gustafsson in March. Prior to the result, the 34-year-old was undefeated through the first 14 fights of his career, with all 14 wins coming via stoppage.

With the addition to the card, the UFC Fight Night 56 lineup now includes:

Mauricio Rua vs. Jimi Manuwa

John Lineker vs. Ian McCall

Rafael Cavalcante vs. Ovince Saint Preux

For more on UFC Fight Night 56, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

(Pictured: Mauricio “Shogun” Rua)