One of the better fresh fights at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight division is coming together.
Brazilian reporter Laerte Viana first broke the news on Thursday that Charles Oliveira (35-11, 1 NC) would be taking on Rafael Fiziev (13-4) in the main attraction of UFC Rio on Oct. 11. The lightweights will tangle across five rounds inside of the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. The matchup will serve as Oliveira’s first Fight Night appearance and first in his home country since headlining in Brasilia against Kevin Lee in March 2020.