Charles Oliveira indicates UFC could return to Brazil later this year

"“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.”"

"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."

"“Khamzat starts strong, but if the fight goes to the championship rounds, Strickland has good chances to surprise the favorite and win,” Oliveira said. “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."

Charles Oliveira, UFC BMF title holder, hinted during a backstage interview at UFC 328 that the UFC could return to Brazil before the end of 2026. He said his return date was not confirmed and could be August, September, or October, after being told the promotion was planning an event in Sao Paulo. He added that if the UFC needed him to fill the arena, he would be ready. No official UFC announcement confirmed the plan, and UFC sources in Brazil did not officially verify his statement. Oliveira also predicted the UFC 328 main event outcome, saying Sean Strickland could surprise Khamzat Chimaev if the fight reached championship rounds.

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