Overview

• Rafael Fiziev withdrew on Sept. 19 with an undisclosed injury, leaving Charles Oliveira without an opponent for the Oct. 11 card at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
• Oliveira criticized would-be replacements for posting callouts online but declining when contacted by the UFC, calling the behavior “not a good look.”
• Oliveira said he will not face Mateusz Gamrot on short notice due to a wrestler-versus-striker preparation mismatch, while Gamrot publicly campaigned and began training at American Top Team.
• Featherweight contender Diego Lopes said he would accept a move up to lightweight to fight Oliveira, and lightweights such as Renato Moicano and Joaquim Silva also expressed interest.
• Reports indicate matchmakers are exploring options including opponents from outside lightweight, no replacement has been announced, and Alexandre Pantoja voiced concern about Oliveira’s quick return and weight cut.