Charles Oliveira dismissed rumors of a matchup against No.6-ranked lightweight Rafael Fiziev, citing his need for a break.
MMA Uncensored reported that the UFC is looking to match the two lightweights for its upcoming pay-per-view event in Brazil on January 22 next year.
The UFC are eyeing Charles Oliveira (1) vs Rafael Fiziev (6) on January 22nd in Brazil. Per @arielhelwani pic.twitter.com/MaOa2XD2K4
— MMA UNCENSORED ™️ (@MMAUNCENSORED1) November 4, 2022
‘Do Bronx’ quoted the tweet and denied the reports:
“Not gonna happen. I need a break. Thank you guys!”
Not gonna happen.
I need a break.
Thank you guys! https://t.co/RWBSurIPsg
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) November 5, 2022
The former champion looked distraught after failing to reclaim his lightweight belt against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280. Oliveira has promised fans that he will come back stronger and will want to reset before he gets back to training.
Rafael Fiziev also addressed the rumor by quoting Charles Oliveira’s tweet and wishing him the best:
Enjoy well deserved rest champ ✊🏼 https://t.co/KBDnxKrd7L
— Rafael “Ataman” Fiziev (@RafaelFiziev) November 5, 2022
