Bart Palaszewski Off UFC 130, Rafaello Oliveira to meet Gleison Tibau

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Bart Palaszewski has been forced out of his UFC 130 bout with Gleison Tibau due to an undisclosed injury. Rafaello Oliveira will make his return to the Octagon as his replacement. Oliveira was 1-2 in his first stint with the company.

Officials announced the change on Thursday.

UFC 130 originates from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 28th.

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