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Exclusive: UFC Rio's Charles Oliveira Laughs Off Paddy Pimblett's Remarks

Exclusive: UFC Rio's Charles Oliveira Laughs Off Paddy Pimblett's Remarks

Summary

Charles Oliveira, a UFC fighter, is not worried about comments from fellow fighter Paddy Pimblett. Oliveira is set to fight Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio, marking his first fight in Brazil in a few years. He hopes a win will help him aim for a title shot.

Key Facts

  • Charles Oliveira will fight Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio in Brazil.
  • This is Oliveira’s first fight in Brazil since 2019 due to the pandemic.
  • Paddy Pimblett made critical comments about Oliveira, which Oliveira brushed off.
  • Oliveira's last fight was a loss to Ilia Topuria in June.
  • Rafael Fiziev was initially scheduled to fight Oliveira but was injured.
  • Oliveira wanted to fight in Brazil despite concerns about taking a fight too soon.
  • A win over Gamrot could help Oliveira get closer to another title shot.

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