The UFC’s October 11 return to Rio de Janeiro just got a main event, a pivotal lightweight showdown between two of the most ...

Renato Moicano says Rafael Fiziev is "the worst fight in the rankings" for Charles Oliveira and worries what will happen at ...

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This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mma as Charles Oliveira chooses respect over rivalry with Rafael Fiziev.

Charles Oliveira will face Rafael Fiziev in the main event of UFC Rio on 11 October, in an intriguing, unexpected match-up.

Moicano sees Fiziev as a major threat to Oliveira, so much so that he’s branded ‘Ataman’ the likely favorite. With that in ...

Carlos Prates thinks Charles Oliveira might regret accepting a fight vs. Rafael Fiziev. | Getty/UFC After having trained with ...

Rafael Fiziev’s manager via Vestnik MMA Fiziev’s manager also dropped an interesting tidbit about their recent plans. They had hoped to book a fight against Benoit Saint-Denis.

Rafael Fiziev is considering a big change in his career after once again falling at the hands of Justin Gaethje. After agreeing to step in on late notice to save the UFC 313 co-main event this ...

There will be no short notice or replacement opponents on Saturday, as dos Anjos finally squares off against Fiziev. “Fiziev is going to realize I’m the best Rafael ever in UFC,” Dos Anjos says.

Rafael Fiziev scored the biggest win of his career Saturday when he finished Rafael dos Anjos. The rising lightweight, who warred with Conor McGregor this week, challenged Rafa Nadal to a fight.