Prospect Charles Oliveira (14-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) attempts to climb another rung on the UFC's lightweight ladder when he meets Jim Miller (18-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) at UFC 124.

The pending fight was confirmed to MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) Wednesday by sources close to the event, who said the fighters have agreed to the matchup with paperwork on the way. MMAWeekly.com first reported the pairing.

UFC 124 takes place Dec. 11 at Montreal's Bell Centre.

The event features a welterweight title fight between reigning champ Georges St-Pierre and Josh Koscheck, who also served as coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter 12."

The night's main card airs on pay-per-view, and Oliveira vs. Miller is expected to be part of the broadcast.

The undefeated Oliveira wowed audiences in his most recent performance and UFC debut, a submission victory over "The Ultimate Fighter 8" winner Efrain Escudero at UFC Fight Night 22. Although it was the first time the Brazilian fighter took so long to defeat an opponent – eight of the Brazilian's 14 career wins were earned in the first round – it was nonetheless a great showing against a seasoned veteran.

After a free and easy display of standup skills, Oliveira seized the moment when he slammed Escudero in the fight's final round and used a subsequent scramble to lock in a standing rear-naked choke. The sequence happened in a flash and forced Escudero to tap, which sealed a $40,000 "Submission of the Night" bonus for the Brazilian.

Miller, meanwhile, a****ed his fifth consecutive octagon victory by shutting down Gleison Tibau just prior to Oliveira's triumph at UFC Fight Night 22. The former IFL fighter controlled the standup action throughout the three-round affair and kept Tibau guessing about a takedown en route to a unanimous decision.

Miller's sole career setbacks came against Frankie Edgar, who now holds the UFC lightweight belt, and Gray Maynard, who is set to vie for that title in January at UFC 125.
This will be a good fight!! Miller will be a tough test for Oliveira...and vice versa