Vinicius Oliveira will finally face a Nurmagomedov, albeit not the one he was looking for. The rising Bantamweight contender will face Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia on February 2. Oliveira had hoped to face Umar Nurmagomedov but now faces another Dagestani fighter in the Dana White-led promotion instead. In the early prelims of UFC 303, the Brazilian won his second UFC bout by a unanimous decision against Ricky Simon. With an 11-1 record in his last twelve fights, Oliveira is eager to climb up in the division’s rankings.

Meanwhile, Said Nurmagomedov has a 7-2 UFC record, with his most recent victory coming at UFC 294 via a 73-second guillotine choke submission of Muin Gafurov. So, ‘LokDog’ will need all the guidance in the world. This would make many wonder, can he get some words of advice from Charles Oliveira? After all, several fans believe the two to be brothers. But is there any truth to it? Without further ado, let’s find out!

Are Vinicius Oliveira & Charles Oliveira Related?

Despite sharing the same surname, Vinicius Oliveira and the former UFC lightweight champion are not connected in any way whatsoever. Charles Oliveira has only one sibling: Hermison Oliveira, a professional MMA fighter with an 11-8-0 record. He also has a cousin in the MMA realm named Rafael Costa. However, details about Vinicius Oliveira’s siblings remain unknown to the internet. While both men are from Brazil and have made names for themselves in mixed martial arts, they do not share the same blood.

It’s just that the surname ‘Oliveira’ is fairly common in Brazil. In Portuguese-speaking countries, it is a common surname, as much as “Smith” in English-speaking ones. As a result, many Brazilian fighters share the name. Even though they are not related, both athletes want to make history in the UFC. While Charles Oliveira has already established his history, Vinicius Oliveira is determined to forge his own, beginning with a statement win over Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia.

UFC’s Vinicius Oliveira is a family man

While he wishes to leave a mark in the UFC, Vinicius Oliveira’s goals go beyond the realm of mixed martial arts. It is true that he hopes to win multiple titles, but his ultimate goal is to provide financial security for his family. During an interview with Sherdog.com, he revealed his real aim in life: “My plans are all financial. We live in a capitalist system. Everything requires money. I want to make my family comfortable. I want to allow my parents to retire; and my in-laws. I’ve been with them since I was 17 or 18. They helped raise me. I want to give a good life to my wife, my daughter, my coaches, and whoever is by my side.”

In fact, his goals go beyond his own financial security. ‘LokDog’ revealed that he wants to establish an institution to help impoverished youngsters by providing housing, food, and hope for a better future. As someone who struggled to get the basic needs in life, he does not want any other to go through the same. “My wish is to create an institution where I can take children off the streets, feed them, house them, and give them hope. I don’t want to simply be someone who hits other people for a living.” Well, now fans would pray for Oliveira to get all the success in the world. But for now, his biggest obstacle remains Said Nurmagomedov. What do you think? Will ‘LokDog’ be able to defeat the Dagestani fighter? Let us know in the comments.