Charles Oliveira has hinted that a Brazilian UFC event is in the
works for later this year. | Getty/UFC
Charles
Oliveira made an interesting statement while giving a backstage
interview at UFC
328.
Speaking to UFC Brasil reporter Evelyn Rodrigues, the BMF title
holder hinted that the promotion could return to Brazil before the
end of 2026.
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“I still don’t know when it will be my return,” Oliveira said. “It
can be August, September or even in October when I was told that
UFC is planning an event in Sao Paulo. If they need me to fill up
the house, I´ll be ready.”
Nothing Official
The interview drew an immediate reaction on social media from
Brazilian fans, since the
UFC has not yet announced plans for an event in the country
this year. Sherdog.com spoke to UFC sources in Brazil who did not
officially confirm Oliveira´s statement.
“Do Bronxs” finished the interview by correctly predicting the
outcome of the UFC 328 main event, where Sean
Strickland captured middleweight gold with a split-decision
triumph over Khamzat
Chimaev.
“Khamzat starts strong, but if the fight goes to the championship
rounds, Strickland has good chances to surprise the favorite and
win,” Oliveira said.