SAO PAULO — Charles Oliveira has “absolutely nothing scheduled” right now in the UFC in terms of a next fight and hasn’t started discussions with the UFC brass, his manager and head coach Diego Lima told MMA Fighting. However, that doesn’t mean he’s not planning to fight soon.

The former UFC lightweight champion and current BMF titleholder has just returned to training after the death of his longtime friend and teammate Allan Nascimento earlier this month, and his goal is to fight before the end of 2026. The most logical next step would be competing on the November or December numbered shows in New York and Las Vegas, respectively, but it’s st