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The Baddy, Paddy Pimblett, was scheduled to end 2025 with a huge fight. Entering the year, he was riding a six fight winning run and was beginning to silence the doubters.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 12

Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout

UFC fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended in stunning fashion with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bout. Here are some potential next matchups for each fighter.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Why Was the Charles Oliveira vs. Rafael Fiziev Fight Canceled for UFC Rio 2025?

The UFC is set to make its 13th visit to Rio de Janeiro with UFC Fight Night 261, a special event marking the promotion’s return to the city with a fight night event after five years.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 9

UFC Fight Night 261: Preview, Full Card

Highlights UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on Saturday and will stream on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, following the prelims, which begin at 4 p.m. ET on the same platform.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 8

The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever For This Electrifying Lightweight Icon

In his upcoming main event showcase in Rio de Janeiro, former lightweight champion and UFC icon Charles Oliveira has a lot riding on the line in terms of both his place as a UFC top contender, and his career as a whole.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 25

Rafael Fiziev Explains Medical Risk Behind Pulling Out of Charles Oliveira UFC Rio Bout

Injuries remain an unavoidable part of mixed martial arts, often altering fight schedules and reshaping divisional storylines. Athletes can spend months preparing for a single opportunity, only to have unforeseen setbacks force them out of competition.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 24

Rafael Fiziev provides return timeline, details injury that forced him off UFC Rio

Rafael Fiziev has provided an update for fans regarding the injury that forced him out of a UFC Rio main event with Charles Oliveira. Currently the UFC’s

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 24

Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot headlines UFC Rio after Rafael Fiziev’s withdrawal

A seismic shift has roiled the build-up to UFC Rio Fight Night, set for October 11th at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After a flurry of speculation,

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / September 23

UFC Fight Night Brazil: Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot headlines after Rafael Fiziev injury

The former UFC lightweight champion has a new opponent for his homecoming bout in Rio de Janeiro

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 20

Reports: Rafael Fiziev injured, out of bout in Rio de Janeiro

An undisclosed injury has forced Rafael Fiziev to withdraw from his lightweight main event against Charles Oliveira at UFC Fight Night in Rio de Janeiro, multiple media outlets reported Saturday.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 20

Potential Replacements Emerge After Rafael Fiziev Withdraws from UFC Rio Fight Against Charles Oliveira

UFC 317 turned into a nightmare for Charles Oliveira. He not only missed his chance to reclaim the lightweight title but was also knocked out by Ilia Topuria in less than three minutes.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 11

Ranking the Next Four UFC Fight Nights

UFC Fight Nights, much like pay-per-view events from the No. 1 promotion in the world, are hit and miss. While some shows may look attractive on paper on a given Saturday night, when the cage door actually shuts and the fight happens, it could potentially be a long evening devoid of highlights.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10

Charles Oliveira shares honest response to fans ‘speaking bad’ about his quick UFC Rio return

Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has released a statement addressing his quick return at UFC Rio de Janeiro. Just weeks removed from his horrific lightweight title loss to Ilia Topuria, former divisional gold holder Charles Oliveira is set to fight on home soil for the first time in five years.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / August 12

Charles Oliveira chooses respect over rivalry with Rafael Fiziev

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is set to face Rafael Fiziev in a high-stakes battle at UFC Rio this October. The announcement was a shock for many Oliveira fans, who thought 'Do Bronx' would take more time off after his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317.

MMA News / NY Fights / August 11

Charles Oliveira Lambastes Dan Hooker and Fellow Lightweights Ahead of UFC Fight Night 261 Return

Charles Oliveira’s dream of reclaiming the lightweight title came to a crushing end at UFC 317, when Ilia Topuria separated him from his consciousness in the very first round.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 10

Charles Oliveira’s fellow countryman names 3 UFC fights he should have pushed for instead of Rafael Fiziev

One of Charles Oliveira’s fellow Brazilian UFC lightweights is not happy with the matchup ‘Do Bronx’ is returning into. To the concern of many, Oliveira is set to be back in action just four months after the most brutal setback of his career at International Fight Week this past June.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 8

Oliveira To Face Fiziev – Is It The Right Move?

Charles Oliveira vs. Rafael Fiziev will be the main event at UFC Fight Night 261 on October 11 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but is this the right fight for Charles?

MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Charles Oliveira vs. Rafael Fiziev Headlines UFC Rio: Muay Thai Collision Course Breakdown

The UFC’s October 11 return to Rio de Janeiro just got a main event, a pivotal lightweight showdown between two of the most technically refined Muay Thai stylists in the division, if not the entire UFC. Charles Oliveira vs.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 7

Charles Oliveira headlines UFC Rio against Rafael Fiziev

The octagon returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Oct. 11 with a fight card headlined by former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (35-11, 1 NC) and No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 26

What’s Next For Rafael Fiziev?

Following his unanimous decision victory over Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Baku, Rafael Fiziev wants Dan Hooker for his next fight. Fiziev ended his three-fight losing streak, including two to Justin Gaethje.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 24

After getting back in the win column at UFC Baku, what’s next for Rafael Fiziev?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Baku, we saw a big time lightweight matchup with a ranking on the line. It was a homecoming for Rafael Fiziev (13-4) fighting in Azerbaijan and he was looking to snap his losing streak against the surging Ignacio Bahamondes (17-6).