Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Edinaldo Oliveira by Submission. The stoppage came at 3:22 in the first round.

Both men feint a little early but neither pulled the triger for the first 40 seconds. Oliviera has shown a pawing jab a few times but still hasn't committed to a single strike. Right hand by Oliviera lands. Gonzaga with the shot and he gets a takedown into side control. Elbow and Gonzaga spun and took the back. Oliviera stood up but Gonzaga tripped him back to the ground. Knee to the body by Gonzaga. He transitioned to the back and sunk in a deep rear naked choke. Oliviera tapped and that's all she wrote.

Gabriel Gonzaga made his return to the UFC after some time away from the organization. He is 8-5 in the organization and 13-6 overall. Edinaldo Oliveira entered the fight as a highly touted undefeated prospect. He now sports a 13-1-1 (1) record with the loss to Gonzaga.

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