Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira said he has no plans to retire in the near future.
Charles Oliveira quoted by Bloodyelbow
People are trying to retire me before I want to. I haven’t even thought about retirement. In every interview I’ve done today, all of them asked me about retirement. I have no desire to retire whatsoever. I don’t want to retire. There’s a lot that needs to happen. I’m only 35, there’s a lot still to come. Stop talking about retirement.
Oliveira is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev in the main event of UFC Fight Night 261 on October 12 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Oliveira last fought in June 2025 at UFC 317, where he was knocked out by Ilia Topuria in the first round. His record is 35 wins, 11 losses and one no contest.
Rafael Fiziev last fought in June 2025 at UFC on ABC 8, defeating Ignacio Bahamondes by unanimous decision. Fiziev’s record is 13 wins and four losses.
