
Vinicius Oliveira made a remarkable debut in the UFC at UFC Vegas 87, showcasing his skills and securing a knockout victory against Bernardo Sopaj. Oliveira, who earned his UFC contract with a sensational knockout on the Dana White Contender Series, impressed UFC CEO Dana White, who praised his performance and expressed confidence in Oliveira's potential for big fights.
Originally scheduled to face Yanis Ghemmouri, Oliveira faced Sopaj after Ghemmouri withdrew due to injury. The lead-up to the fight was intense, with both fighters engaging in verbal exchanges during the weigh-in and at the UFC Performance Institute.