Charles Oliveira returns to Brazil to face Rafael Fiziev in UFC Rio main event—a high-stakes lightweight division showdown.

Last weekend, the biggest fight of the year took place between champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev who met five rounds for the middleweight title. Chimaev ultimately dominated du Plessis to a unanimous decision victory, taking home the championship on Saturday night.

Vicente Luque (23-11-1 MMA, 16-7 UFC) will take on Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-9 MMA, 12-8 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 261, promotion officials announced Monday. The event takes place at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Oct. 11 with an expected stream on ESPN+.

Charles Oliveira vs Rafael Fiziev has been confirmed for UFC Rio de Janeiro on October 11th, but is Do Bronxs returning to the octagon too soon?

The Brazilian welterweight lit up a cigarette at his post-fight press conference after knocking out Geoff Neal with a spinning elbow.

Oliveira (35-11 MMA, 23-11 UFC) accused Hooker of rejecting a bout offer for the UFC Fight Night 261 headliner on Oct. 11 at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC), who's been recovering from hand surgery, initially called out Oliveira for a November showdown and explained why that's the earliest he can fight.

After falling short in his attempt to recapture the UFC lightweight championship earlier this summer, Charles Oliveira is set to begin his climb back to the top of the mountain.

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

Luque remains one of the most prolific finishers in UFC welterweight history, with a penchant for crisp boxing and securing D'Arce chokes. Meanwhile, Ponzinibbio's power and counter-punching ability have made him a threat to anyone in the division, and a win over Luque in Brazil would be a career highlight.