The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the first six bouts for the UFC Fight Night 96 card at Portland's Moda Center on Saturday, October 1.

The most intriguing fight is a flyweight bout between No. 9 Louis Smolka and No. 15 Sergio Pettis. Smolka and Pettis are considered two of the brightest prospects in the 125-pound division.

In a pair of lightweight matchups, Will Brooks will face Brazilian standout Alex "Cowboy" Oliveira, and veterans Josh Burkman and Bobby Green will square off.



Also added to the card is a matchup of female bantamweights, as Kelly Faszholz will face newcomer Ketlen Vieira.

The other two announced fights are a heavyweight bout between Walt Harris and Shamil Abdurakhimov, and a middleweight bout between Tamdan McCrory and Nate Marquardt.

Stay tuned for more fight announcements in the coming weeks. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 19. The card will be televised on FOX Sports 1.