Vinícius Oliveira enters as one of the division’s rising finishers, while Andre Fili brings a long résumé of UFC battles and proven durability.
Vinícius Oliveira
Last 3 bouts
Win. Bernardo Sopaj – KO
Win. Benardo Sopaj – Unanimous Decision
Win. Tony Gravely – Split Decision
Fighting style
Explosive bantamweight striker with a Muay Thai base. Oliveira fights aggressively, using heavy leg kicks, sharp boxing combinations, and forward pressure to break opponents early.
Strengths
High-level knockout power at bantamweight
Aggressive pressure and forward momentum
Dangerous kicking arsenal
Fast starts and early finishing ability
Weaknesses
Can fade in long, technical fights
Defensive grappling still developing
Sometimes overcommits on offense
Limited experience against UFC veterans
Keys to victory
Start fast and overwhelm Fili early
Target legs and body to slow movement
Keep fight standing and avoid extended grappling
Maintain pressure without reckless exchanges
Andre Fili
Last 3 bouts
Loss. Nathaniel Wood – Unanimous Decision
Win. Lucas Almeida – KO (Round 1)
Loss. Melsik Baghdasaryan – Split Decision
Fighting style
Veteran kickboxer with a long reach, solid footwork, and counterstriking ability. Fili blends experience with timing-based striking and occasional wrestling.
Strengths
Long reach and good distance management
High-level UFC experience
Strong counterstriking game
Durable and difficult to finish
Capable of explosive moments
Weaknesses
Inconsistent fight-to-fight performance
Can be outworked by high-volume pressure fighters
Defensive lapses under sustained pressure
Has struggled against younger, faster opponents
Keys to victory
Use reach to control range early
Counter Oliveira’s aggression with straight shots
Drag the fight into later rounds
Mix in clinch work to slow pace
Odds
Vinicius Oliveira -305
Andre Fili +345
