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Charles Oliveira predicts Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, scoffs at Arman Tsarukyan's chances against UFC Lightweight Champion

Fernando Quiles - May 26, 2024

Charles Oliveira doesn’t think Dustin Poirier or Arman Tsarukyan will be able to unseat Islam Makhachev. Makhachev is scheduled to put his UFC Lightweight Championship at stake against “The Diamond” in the main event of UFC 302 inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The action takes place on Saturday, June 1st.

Mateusz Gamrot, Charles Oliveira
Mateusz Gamrot

Mateusz Gamrot questions Charles Oliveira for ignoring his recent lightweight callout, blasts Oliveira's welterweight pursuit

Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2024

UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot is becoming increasingly frustrated by Charles Oliveira’s radio silence to his recent callouts. Gamrot has targeted a matchup with Oliveira ever since defeating Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 299 in March. He’s won three fights in a row, including a TKO win over Rafael Fiziev in September.

Charles Oliveira celebrating
Colby Covington

Charles Oliveira responds to callout from “loudmouth” Colby Covington

Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024

Former UFC champion Charles Oliveira has responded to the idea of a possible fight against Colby Covington in the future. For the longest time now, Charles Oliveira has been a huge fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. From winning championships to putting on entertaining fights and beyond, ‘Do Bronx’ has done some wonderful things in the sport.

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Colby Covington

Michael Bisping explains why he actually likes Colby Covington’s callout of former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira

Harry Kettle - May 16, 2024

UFC commentator Michael Bisping has explained why he wouldn’t be opposed to the idea of Colby Covington taking on Charles Oliveira. As we all know, Colby Covington is a controversial figure in mixed martial arts. From his trash talk to some of the many high profile fights he’s been involved in, ‘Chaos’ certainly knows how to make some noise. Of course, while he has plenty of critics, he also has quite a few fans, too.

Chael Sonnen, Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira

Chael Sonnen blasts Charles Oliveira's 'list of demands' associated with Conor McGregor/Michael Chandler backup role

Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2024

Chael Sonnen thinks Charles Oliveira might’ve blown his chances at being the backup fighter to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at UFC 303. McGregor and Chandler will finally clash in the UFC 303 main event on June 29 in Las Vegas. The fight comes after months of speculation over whether or not the matchup would finally come to fruition.

Charles Oliveira
Mateusz Gamrot

Charles Oliveira reveals timeline for UFC return, Top 5 lightweight calls him out

Curtis Calhoun - May 2, 2024

Charles Oliveira is looking ahead to a bounce-back performance in his next UFC fight, and he already has a willing adversary lined up. Oliveira remains in the UFC lightweight title hunt despite a split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. Before that, he defeated Beneil Dariush at UFC 289 to keep pace in the title picture.

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UFC

Charles Oliveira open to moving up to welterweight for a "big fight" after UFC 300 loss

Cole Shelton - April 30, 2024

CCharles Oliveira is open to moving up to welterweight for a big-money fight next time out. Oliveira is coming off a split decision loss to Arman Tsrukyan at UFC 300, in a pivotal fight. Had Oliveira won, he would have been in line to get a rematch against Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title. With the Brazilian losing, it’s unclear what is next for him at lightweight, which is why he’s open to a fight at 170lbs.

Alex Pereira, Charles Oliveira,
Charles Oliveira

Alex Pereira sends a message of support to Charles Oliveira after UFC 300: "Sometimes we lose"

Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2024

UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has sent a message of support to Charles Oliveira. It was a very different night for the two Brazilians at UFC 300 earlier this month. Both men fought on the main card of the historic event, with Alex Pereira headlining it. ‘Poatan’ faced former champion Jamahal Hill in the main event, while Charles Oliveira met Arman Tsarukyan on the main card in a title eliminator.

Diego Lima and Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira issues statement following split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300

Harry Kettle - April 15, 2024

UFC legend Charles Oliveira has issued a statement following his defeat to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. As we all know, Charles Oliveira is a huge fan favorite. He’s also a former UFC lightweight champion. So, as you can imagine, there was a lot of excitement heading into his collision with Arman Tsarukyan last weekend. Unfortunately for ‘Do Bronx’, he fell to a narrow split decision loss in their contest.

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Charles Oliveira

UFC 300 Results: Arman Tsarukyan defeats Charles Oliveira (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - April 13, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 300 results, including the lightweight bout between Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan. Oliveira (34-9 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a TKO victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 289 in June of last year. ‘Do Bronx’ has gone 4-1 over his past five Octagon appearances overall.

Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan
Charles Oliveira

UFC 300 | Pro fighters make their picks for Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsraukyan

Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024

On the main card of UFC 300, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira takes on Arman Tsarukyan in a potential No. 1 contender fight. Heading into the fight, Oliveira is a +176 underdog while the Armenian is a -230 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the lightweight fight. The pros are actually going with the underdog in Oliveira as they feel like he is getting overlooked.

Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje reveals severe concussion heading into Charles Oliveira fight: "I got it riding a bike"

Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2024

With a potential UFC title shot on the line this Saturday, Justin Gaethje is opening up on his last championship fight against Charles Oliveira. ‘The Highlight’ is currently slated to face Max Holloway at UFC 300 this Saturday night. The bout will be Justin Gaethje’s first, since winning the ceremonial ‘BMF’ title last July. Also featured on the card will be former lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira. ‘Do Bronx’ will fight on the main card against the rising Arman Tsarukyan.

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Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira vows that Alex Pereira will get “revenge for all Brazilians” at UFC 300

Harry Kettle - April 8, 2024

Charles Oliveira believes that Alex Pereira will get revenge for all Brazilians when he competes against Jamahal Hill at UFC 300. In the main event of UFC 300, Alex Pereira will square off with Jamahal Hill. He will defend the UFC light heavyweight championship, which is a belt that Hill has held in the past.

Conor McGregor and Charles Oliveira
Conor McGregor

Coach reveals Charles Oliveira and Conor McGregor traded direct messages prior to the Islam Makhachev fight

Susan Cox - April 4, 2024

Coach Diego Lima is revealing Charles Oliveira and Conor McGregor traded direct messages prior to the Islam Makhachev fight. ‘do Bronx’ fought Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA) back in October of 2022 at UFC 280. The result was a submission loss for Oliveira at 3:16 of round 2.

Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev
Dustin Poirier

Charles Oliveira pushes back on Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: "I'm next in line"

Josh Evanoff - March 27, 2024

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira doesn’t buy into talk of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier. Over the last few weeks, the two lightweights have been going back and forth over a potential fight in June. It makes a little bit of sense, as ‘The Diamond’ has recently returned to the win column with a knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis. While Islam Makhachev isn’t excited about facing Dustin Poirier next, he wants to get active.

Arman Tsarukyan
Charles Oliveira

Arman Tsarukyan labels Charles Oliveira as a one-trick pony ahead of UFC 300: “He’s nothing special”

Harry Kettle - March 15, 2024

UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan has given his thoughts on Charles Oliveira ahead of their clash at UFC 300. For quite some time now, Arman Tsarukyan has been building himself up as an exciting new prospect in the UFC’s lightweight division. Next month at UFC 300, he’ll get the chance to secure his biggest win yet – and potentially even a title shot.

Charles Oliveira celebrating
Charles Oliveira

Arman Tsarukyan's coach believes Charles Oliveira is “more dangerous” than current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev: “He's dangerous everywhere”

Harry Kettle - January 16, 2024

Arman Tsarukyan’s coach believes that Charles Oliveira is actually more dangerous than UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. At UFC 300, Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan will collide in a number one contender fight. The winner is expected to take on Islam Makhachev later this year, with their contest being used as a way to determine who the true top guy is to battle Makhachev.

Diego Lima and Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira

Coach explains why Charles Oliveira is “very happy” with the Arman Tsarukyan fight despite previous title talks

Harry Kettle - January 11, 2024

Charles Oliveira’s coach Diego Lima has given his thoughts on their upcoming bout against Arman Tsarukyan. At UFC 300, Charles Oliveira will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. He’ll do so by squaring off against Arman Tsarukyan, one of the most exciting prospects in all of mixed martial arts. The two will meet in a number one contender fight, with the winner going on to face Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship.