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Charles Oliveira is one of the most successful lightweights in the history of the promotion, with a massive fan base. The veteran has the most submissions

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 18

Charles Oliveira makes bold demands for next UFC fight

Charles Oliveira knows exactly what he wants at this point in his UFC career. 'Do Bronx' has retained No. 1-lightweight contender status after defeating Michael Chandler in their rematch at UFC 309, and is avidly chasing a rematch with Islam Makhachev.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 8

UFC 314 Showdown: Paddy Pimblett vs. Michael Chandler Could Redefine the Lightweight Division

The lightweight division’s ever-shifting landscape takes center stage at UFC 314 in Miami, where Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett will collide in a bout dripping with contrasting narratives.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 30

‘Cub Swanson beat him’… Ilia Topuria continues to flame Charles Oliveira after revealing promise made by the UFC

Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira’s feud has continued to spark on, with the Spaniard flaming one of ‘Do Bronx’s’ past performances. Ahead of Ilia Topuria‘s permanent move up to the lightweight division, after surprisingly vacating his featherweight title, he has begun to lay the foundations for several potential fights at the weight class.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Charles Oliveira Reacts to Bold Accusations From UFC Champion

The tension between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria escalated on Thursday, with Oliveira hitting back at the Spaniard’s public accusations thrown the former's way.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 28

Charles Oliveira warned fans of Conor McGregor’s future in the UFC as retirement admission surfaces

Charles Oliveira believes we have seen the last of Conor McGregor in the UFC, and his recent retirement admission backs his claim. Following his win over Michael Chandler at UFC 309, Charles Oliveira believes he did enough to earn himself a shot at a rematch against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and has implored the UFC to make the fight.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / March 27

Ilia Topuria claims Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira are 'Scared' to face him

In a bold proclamation that has set the MMA world abuzz, former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has declared that he’s training to face either Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira in his highly anticipated lightweight debut.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 26

Oliveira Calls For Makhachev Rematch – ‘I’m Coming After This Belt’

Charles Oliveira wants a rematch with Islam Makhachev to avenge his defeat to the UFC Lightweight Champion. Oliveira is coming off a win against Michael Chandler at UFC 309.

MMA News / FirstSportz / March 24

Charles Oliveira goes public to call out Dana White and Islam Makhachev: 'Lot of guys talk big game'

UFC fans just want the best fighters going against each other, and the promotion has the responsibility to give them that. Former champion, Charles Oliveira, is extremely eager to get back to the lightweight throne as soon as possible.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 23

Charles Oliveira begs UFC brass for the ‘fight everyone wants’ after recent back-and-forths with Ilia Topuria

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira sent a message to the UFC brass amidst his recent barbs with Ilia Topuria. Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria have traded slights in recent days ahead of Topuria’s anticipated lightweight fight announcement.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 23

‘Stay quiet’… Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira trade barbs online as rumors swirl of a potential lightweight showdown

Former UFC champions Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira exchange fiery messages on social media after ‘do Bronx’ claimed he’d KO the division’s latest superstar.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 22

UFC London star survives horror cut to go 9-0 against Charles Oliveira’s protégé

Flyweights set the standard for the rest of the card in a clash between two of the division’s most exciting prospects. The UFC London prelims are yet to blow the roof off of the O2 Arena on Saturday night but two all-action 125-pounders looked to change that.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 15

Best BJJ grapplers in UFC history ranked from Charles Oliveira and Demian Maia to Rodlfo Vieira

When the UFC was initially born into existence back in 1993, the concept was simple. The promotion would put different martial arts styles against one another to see which was the most effective and from there, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu quickly became a core pillar of mixed martial arts.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 28

Charles Oliveira's manager delivers harsh reality check on Conor McGregor's fighting future

There’s no shortage of people in the combat sports community wondering if Conor McGregor will ever compete in the UFC again. A former two-division champion and the biggest star in UFC history, McGregor hasn’t stepped into the Octagon since a leg injury ended his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier after the opening round at UFC 264 back in 2021.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 27

Michael Chandler Believes He'd Beat Charles Oliveira '9 Times out of 10'

Despite losing twice to Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler believes he'd beat 'Do Bronx' "nine times out of ten." Chandler met Oliveira in his first and only UFC title fight at UFC 262 in 2021, losing by knockout in the second round.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

Charles Oliveira Outlasts Michael Chandler In Thrilling Rematch

Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler brought back their sensational fight for the second time at UFC 309, conducted at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 17

Charles Oliveira holds on to decision Michael Chandler

The first time lightweights Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler fight it was an absolute barn burner. On Saturday, the two ran it back inside Madison Square Garden in New York City in the UFC 309 co-main event.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 17

UFC 309 Recap: Charles Oliveira wins war against Michael Chandler

In the co-main event of UFC 309, we saw a five-round lightweight rematch. Former lightweight champion Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira (34-10) was looking to pickup his second win over former title challenger “Iron” Michael Chandler (23-8).

MMA News / Ringside Intel / November 12

Charles Oliveira Next Fight: ‘Do Bronx’ Is Back This Saturday For A Co-Main Event Scrap At UFC 309

The Charles Oliveira next fight news has arrived and the former UFC lightweight king will be back in action this Saturday. But who will the Brazilian legend be facing in his return fight?

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Conor McGregor reacts to surprising news about Michael Chandler

McGregor held a press conference Friday to address the news.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / April 30

UFC News: Charles Oliveira Open to Legacy & Money Fights in Heavier Divisions

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira says he'd be open to moving to welterweight in the future. Speaking to Guilherme Cruz on April 30, Oliveira explained the temptations that come with the prospect of moving to 170 lbs: "Why not [move to welterweight]?" Oliveira said.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / April 15, 2024