Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira has called on fellow hunters for the public volunteering to replace Rafael Fiziev in UFC Rio, but then drops when they are officially contacted by the promotion. Oliveira delivered his frustration in a blunt Instagram video after the news that his opponent withdrew from 11 October due to injury.
“Everyone knows that my UFC Rio -fight is switched off, but don’t fall for these guys who say,” I’m here, I am going “, because the UFC is calling and they all say:” Oh, there is not enough time to make weight. Oh, I can’t do it, “explained Oliveira. The Brazilian hunter’s Several Consultation Different Conducts Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Heslebers Takeed Make Inshebbers Several Severe Severe Heslebers Starting Several Severe Heslebbers While Make Make Brabbers From Different Cans Shele Brebers When the UFC reaches directly.
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Rafael Fiziev Wat Forced to withdraw from the main event in Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro after an unknown training injury. The withdrawal leaves Oliveira without an opponent for his first fight in Brazil since March 2020, which marks an important disappointment for the former champion who owns the record for most finishes and entries in the UFC history.
The UFC reportedly promised to keep Charles Oliveira on the map and will “make mountains move” to find a suitable replacement. The matchmakers of the promotion face the challenge of protecting an opponent at the top level in the short term for one of their biggest draws.
Potential replacements and public interest
Various hunters initially showed interest in acting for the controversial opportunity. Mateusz Gamrot, arranged in the lightweight division, was one of the first to register via social media and posted: “I am ready and hungry to jump in !! Come on UFC.” The Polish hunter was then seen at an airport that drove to the United States, which fed speculation about his involvement.
Renato Moicano, in 11th place, also interested in cryptic social media messages with large eyes emojis. The Brazilian hunter represents an attractive option for the UFC Rio card and offers an All-Brazilian main event that could generate considerably local interest.
Benoit Saint-Denis, initially considered a leader by fans, officially refused through his management team. His manager Guillaume Peltier stated on Instagram that “We Oliveira respect far too much to accept it. This kind of combat needs needs preparation.”
Charles Oliveira’s frustration with hunting behavior
Oliveira expressed special frustration with what he regards as unfair self -promotion of potential opponents. “I saw one say, another saying that. But if the UFC shouts, what do they say, what do they say? ” Oh, I can’t do it. I have a stomach ache. I broke a finger. I hurt my hand. “Enough that is not a good look,” he said.
The 35-year-old emphasized his dedication to fight at the event despite the setbacks. “I want to fight at UFC Rio, I asked for this fight. My opponent was injured, then 10 boys appear who say they would fight. Until now, every time the UFC” Let’s fight? ” They say “I can’t do it.” So stop because it doesn’t look good ”.
UFC Rio has had to deal with additional complications that go beyond the cancellation of the main event. The card lost another important match when Randy Brown withdrew from his planned welterweight match against Gabriel Bonfim. These multiple recordings have put extra pressure on UFC matchmakers to rebuild the event only a few weeks before 11 October.
Oliveira’s current position
Oliveira currently has a professional record of 35-11-0. The former champion comes from a devastating knockout loss of the first round for Ilia Topuria on UFC 317 JuneWhere he participated for the empty lightweight championship. He is in fourth place in the current UFC Lightweight Division behind champion Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan and Max Holloway.
The return of the Brazilian hunter to his home country has a significant promotion value for the UFC, making the search for a replacement opponent a priority for the organization. His record-breaking career comprises 21 entry victories and 10 knockout wins, so that he is established as one of the most dangerous finishers in a lightweight history.
As the date of 11 October approaches, the UFC continues to work on a main event that will satisfy both Oliveira and Brazilian fans who want to see their former champion competing at home for the first time in more than five years.
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