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Rafael Fiziev has been removed from the UFC Rio main event due to injury, leaving Charles Oliveira without an opponent for the October 11 fight in Brazil, with the UFC yet to confirm a replacement.
Charles Oliveira will fight Rafael Fiziev on October 11 in Rio de Janeiro, marking his first fight in Brazil in over five years. The bout, headlining UFC Fight Night, is a significant event for Oliveira, who is coming off a recent loss, and Fiziev, who aims to rebound from a losing streak. Both fighters are ranked in the UFC lightweight division.
Charles Oliveira is set to fight Rafael Fiziev in the main event of UFC Rio on October 11 in Rio de Janeiro, marking Oliveira's first home country fight since 2020. Oliveira, a former lightweight champion, faces Fiziev, who recently ended a three-fight losing streak. The event also features other bouts including Bia Mesquita's UFC debut and heavyweight matchups.
Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael Fiziev via TKO (injury) in the second round of their lightweight main event fight at UFC Vegas 79. Fiziev injured his knee after kicking Gamrot's elbow, forcing the fight to be stopped at 2:03 of Round 2.
Rafael Fiziev believes that Conor McGregor has lost focus and hunger ahead of his potential return to the octagon. Fiziev, who is preparing for his own fight against Mateusz Gamrot, thinks that if McGregor faces Michael Chandler, Chandler's controlled approach and focus would give him the advantage. Fiziev also expresses frustration over McGregor not being tested by USADA and suggests that McGregor gets special treatment due to his superstar status.
UFC 286 will feature a Welterweight championship trilogy between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, as well as a Lightweight clash between Rafael Fiziev and Justin Gaethje. The undercard includes several matchups with notable odds, including Jack Shore vs. Makwan Amirkhani and Omar Morales vs. Chris Duncan. The author recommends several parlay bets, including Joanne Wood and Gunnar Nelson, Ludovit Klein and Kamaru Usman, Christian Leroy Duncan and Rafael Fiziev, and Jack Shore and Sam Patterson.
Justin Gaethje plans to "drown" Rafael Fiziev in their upcoming UFC 286 co-main event in London, with the winner inching closer to a future Lightweight title shot. Gaethje is already anticipating a "Fight of the Year" contender against Fiziev, who has been on a six-fight win streak with three highlight-reel knockouts. The two lightweight striking sensations will face off on March 18, 2023, inside The O2 in London, England.