The first official bout for UFC Fight Night 36 is a potential middleweight title eliminator as Ronaldo Souza faces Francis Carmont. Souza is currently undefeated in UFC competition and is also a former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion. Carmont is also undefeated in UFC competition, with a notable victory over Constantinos Philippou at UFC 165. UFC Fight Night 36 takes place on February 15th from the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua Do Sul, Brazil with no headliner announced as of yet.