Overview

• Oliveira is booked to face Rafael Fiziev at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Oct. 11, just 105 days after being knocked out by Ilia Topuria.
• In an interview with AgFight, he said, “I haven’t even thought about retirement … I have no desire to retire whatsoever,” pushing back on persistent questions about his future.
• The bout will be roughly the 48th of his career, and he turns 36 shortly after the event, underscoring his veteran status.
• Social media chatter has floated the Rio appearance as a possible farewell, but Oliveira has publicly rejected that framing.
• Ranked near No. 4 at lightweight, the former champion remains positioned for high‑profile matchups, with his legacy already marked by UFC records for finishes, 16 submission wins, and 20 Fight Night bonuses.