Charles Oliveira will not wait lengthy for his subsequent outing.
The UFC’s official X account introduced that Oliveira has been booked to face Rafael Fiziev in the primary occasion of UFC Rio on October eleventh. It’s clear that “Do Bronx” didn’t need to chorus from returning to the octagon because the date of his subsequent struggle has been shy for 4 months after the lack of knockout to Ilia Topuria. It was a tough defeat for Oliveira, and a few marvel if the “Bronx” permits itself to get well.
Fiziev is a dependable risk to his toes, grabbing the bonus of “evening battle” in every of his battles with Justin Geshe. Fiziev misplaced each fights, however many imagine that if the Brazilian icon returns early, his spectacular abilities may trigger issues for Oliviera.
Is Rio prepared? 🇧🇷@CharlesDobroNXS Will probably be the primary time in Brazil in over 5 years #ufcrio The other major occasion @rafaelfiziev! pic.twitter.com/s5anzo1lw3
– ufc (@ufc) August 7, 2025
Charles Oliveira hopes to host the present in entrance of Rio followers. He’s additionally combating to keep up his spot within the UFC light-weight rankings. The earlier 155 pound title holder managed to remain on the high of the heap, however Fiziev’s loss may rapidly slip the ladder.
In late 2022, Oliveira and Fiziev had been linked by means of rumors of a struggle reserving. In the end, “Do Bronx” shut down the declare. Quick ahead to 2025, Oliveira seems to need to have the chance to carry out in entrance of his fellow countrymen. This was Oliveira’s first struggle in Brazil since March 2020, and no followers had been current for the Covid-19 measures.
Fiziev made his three consecutive wins on his ultimate outing. After two defeats to Gaethje and a TKO defeat on account of harm to Mateusz Gamrot, “Ataman” halted the momentum of rising star Ignacio Bajamond by means of a unanimous resolution.
