UFC Vancouver may have ended, but one post-fight tweet has already sparked new storylines in the bantamweight division. As Aiemann Zahabi celebrated his razor-thin split decision win over Marlon Vera, another Brazilian stepped forward: Vinicius Oliveira, the high-energy prospect who is often mistaken for Charles Oliveira‘s brother. Instead of simply congratulating the win, ‘Lok Dog’ took to social media to push for a fight and make his intentions crystal clear.

For Aiemann Zahabi, the night was another testament to his sharp fighting IQ and ability to remain calm under pressure. The Canadian extended his winning streak to seven after defeating Vera in a tough three-round contest that divided the Rogers Arena audience. While Vera drove forward with his trademark aggression, Zahabi’s precision striking and poise won him two out of three judges’ nods.

Two of the three scorecards read 29-28 in favor of the hometown fighter, who wasted no time in calling out former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. But while he had ‘Suga’ on his sights, another fighter had already locked in his’ on the Canadian. “Hey, just listen me, @ufc @danawhite gimme @Aiemannzahabi in my next fight, I’ll take revenge for @josealdojunior,” Vinicius tweeted after the Vancouver card wrapped up.

It was a message that not only showed his desire to fight but also played into Brazilian pride, referring to Aiemann Zahabi’s previous victory over Jose Aldo earlier this year. That bout, in which Zahabi won a unanimous decision over the legend, continues to sting Brazilian fans, and Vinicius is keen to settle the score on his countryman’s behalf.

After all, Vinicius Oliveira has been making some noise of his own. While many may call his last bout at UFC 318 against Kyler Phillips a slugfest, it did reveal both his flaws and his firepower. After being dropped early, ‘Lok Dog’ came back with a powerful left hook in the second round and dominated the last rounds with unrelenting pressure and leg kicks.

The unanimous decision win (29-28 on all cards) solidified him as a dangerous up-and-comer capable of rewriting the script mid-fight. With Zahabi on a roll and Oliveira growing in confidence, the matchup makes sense both competitively and narratively. One fighter is quietly establishing his résumé through consistency and tactical brilliance, while the other fights with raw emotion and knockout power, reflecting Brazil’s fighting culture.

It remains to be seen whether Dana White responds to Vinicius’ public challenge, but his heated callout following UFC Vancouver has piqued fans’ interest. Especially after Aiemann Zahabi called out former champion Sean O’Malley, a man that Vinicius Oliveira promised to call out after his win at UFC 318.

Vinicius Oliveira’s callout of Aiemann Zahabi shows a change in plans

Back in July, Vinicius Oliveira had his eyes locked on a far bigger name: Sean O’Malley. Before UFC 318, the Brazilian was convinced that a victory in New Orleans would set up a rematch with the former champion. He was very open about it, revealing that he planned to use his performance and post-fight promotion to generate interest in an O’Malley showdown. “There’s a good chance I fight Sean O’Malley. He’s great, a complete fighter. Not that complete, but good and versatile, and he has a big name in the UFC even though he’s not in a good moment in the UFC,” he told MMA Fighting back in July.

But following UFC Vancouver, Oliveira’s aim changed considerably. Instead of chasing star power, he’s chasing revenge, and Aiemann Zahabi is right in his sights. It’s an unexpected turn, but one that fits Oliveira’s aggressive nature. While ‘Suga’ symbolized the path to stardom, Zahabi represents something much more personal. The Canadian’s earlier controversial victory over Jose Aldo, a living hero in Brazilian MMA, resonated with Oliveira, who has stated that he wants to “avenge Aldo.”

His selection of Aiemann Zahabi may not follow the traditional professional path, but it matches the profile of a man who thrives on emotion and chaos within the cage. Oliveira’s transition from aiming to “fight the star” to now “defend the legacy” feels less like a detour and more like a declaration: that making noise isn’t always about who’s at the top of the rankings, but rather who hits a chord deep enough to make you fight harder.