Charles Oliveira -- It's do-or-die for 'Do Bronx' in his next UFC outing as he takes on Rafael Fiziev in Rio de Janeiro this October.

UFC revealed the lightweight legend's next fight in an announcement on August 7, to the shock and dismay of many avid fans. Many thought Oliveira would hang around the top-three, perhaps leveraging his star power to secure a title eliminator. They were shocked to see him fighting someone eight spots lower in the rankings.

As Oliveira fights for his home crowd for the first time since 2020, he also fights for his foothold on the lightweight ladder...

This fight benefits Rafael Fiziev more than Charles Oliveira

Keen-eyed fans will recognize UFC giving Fiziev a favorable matchup. 'Ataman' famously stepped in on extreme short-notice to save Justin Gaethje's

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