Overview
- Oliveira said Monday that he has returned to training but has not been offered a fight or given an official booking.
- He told Brazilian outlet Olhar da Luta that he wants one more fight before the end of 2026.
- Oliveira withdrew from a scheduled rematch with Arman Tsarukyan after the death of training partner Allan Nascimento, and the UFC replaced him with Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.
- Tsarukyan publicly questioned whether grief was the only reason for Oliveira’s withdrawal and later admitted his suggestion that Oliveira might instead face Diego Lopes was speculative and unconfirmed.
- Oliveira captured the ceremonial BMF strap in March with a win over Max Holloway and his next move will influence who advances toward a shot at the undisputed lightweight title this year.