Charles Oliveira responds to 'very disrespectful' Ilia Topuria amid lightweight title-shot campaign

Charles Oliveira responds to 'very disrespectful' Ilia Topuria amid lightweight title-shot campaign

Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria continue to chirp at each other in attempt to stake their claim at a lightweight title shot. Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to lightweight, and wants an immediate shot at champion Islam Makhachev. Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC), who’s coming off a five-round decision win over Michael Chandler at UFC 309, is also gunning for his shot. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) brushed off Oliveira’s …

Michael Chandler gets brutally honest about UFC title aspiration ahead of Paddy Pimblett clash

Michael Chandler isn't ready to give up on his UFC championship dreams. In a recent interview with The Schmo, 'Iron' spoke candidly about his desire to capture lightweight gold.

Ilia Topuria has made a name for himself as the UFC's newest superstar - but not everyone appreciates his style. After leaving the featherweight belt behind and setting his sights on the lightweight division, he's now set his sights on champion Islam Makhachev. But another title challenger is far from impressed: Charles Oliveira. The former champion, who last defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 309 in November, is determined to reclaim the belt - a…

Charles Oliviera Not Interested to Fight Arman Tsarukyan Next

Charles ‘Do Bronx’ Oliveira is laser-focused on getting the title shot opportunity against Islam Makhachev. The bitter taste of defeat has left a toll on the Brazilian fighter who now seems to be hungrier for redemption than ever before. Names like Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan have been tossed on Oliveira’s plate quite a few times for his next fight but the former champion isn’t interested. His goal is to fight for the prestigious lightweigh…

Oliveira responds to Topuria’s taunts: ‘He’s being very disrespectful’

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC A war of words is heating up between two of the top contenders for the lightweight title. Will it end in a fight? Ilia Topuria relinquished his featherweight title over a month ago, and he’s still waiting to hear whether he’ll be fighting for the lightweight title or not. If not, he’s building up quite the feud with former 155 pound champion and current top contender Charles Oliveira. Topuria and Oliveira got into …

Morning Report: Ilia Topuria takes aim at Islam Makhachev for ‘showing signs of fear’

Ilia Topuria claims lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is afraid to fight him.