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Charles Oliveira needs a new opponent for UFC Rio after Rafael Fiziev was knocked off the card with an injury, MMA Fighting confirmed following a report from Octagon Update. The UFC has yet to officially confirm the news and if Oliveira will be given a new opponent for the Oct. 11 show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fiziev (13-4) was …

Charles Oliveira has a tough test for his latest homecoming. The UFC announced Thursday that the former lightweight champion is set to fight Rafael Fiziev (13-4) in the main event of UFC Rio, which takes place at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Oct. 11. The matchup was first reported by Laerte Viana. Oliveira (35-11, 1 NC) competes in …