"Charles Oliveira is going to need a new dance partner for next month's UFC Rio main event. On Friday, it was revealed that lightweight Rafael Fiziev was out of his fight with Oliveira, set to headline the UFC's return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 11, 2025. Octagon Update was first to report news of Fiziev's withdrawal, which is reportedly due to injury."
"As for "Do Bronx" Oliveira (35-11), the former lightweight champ is looking to bounce back from a loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317, which saw the Brazilian fall short in an attempt to claim his old title, vacated by Islam Makhachev. UFC Rio takes place on October 11, 2025 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The following match-ups have been reported for the event:"
Rafael Fiziev withdrew from his scheduled headliner against Charles Oliveira for the UFC Rio event on October 11, 2025, reportedly due to injury. Fiziev missed all of 2024 with injury, returned in 2025 and holds a 1-1 record for the year with a loss to Justin Gaethje and a win over Ignacio Bahamondes; the Gaethje rematch earned Fight of the Night. Charles Oliveira (35-11), former lightweight champion, seeks a comeback after losing to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 while attempting to reclaim the vacated title. UFC Rio will be held at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro and features multiple reported match-ups.
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