The new champion champion Charles Oliveira won the Lightweight Championship title with an impressive TKO victory in the second half against the champion Bellator, Michael Chandler at UFC 262 in May. Charles Oliveira is expected to have his first title defense against the winner in the Trilogy match between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in Las Vegas coming here.
“Everyone knows that a match against Conor will make a lot of money, fighting with Dustin is not much, but both of these punches are big names. I am not chosen between Conor and Dustin because it depends on their results but I am ready. I really believe in my Jiu-Jitsu ability and I will knock-out both.” – Oliveira told Ag Fight.
Charles Oliveira will turn 32 in October, there has been a series of 9 consecutive matches to bring his achievement to 31-8-0 (1 cancel). In a series of 9 consecutive wins, the “Do Bronx” puncher won 3 victories with knock-out.
“A few years ago, Charles was a Jiu-Jitsu guy who walked on the stage, hit and was a bit scared. Today, I was not afraid of my opponent. I tried my best to develop my skills. Charles today is not just a Jiu-jitsu boxer, he is a perfect MMA martial artist when he hit and beat all opponents.
It is expected that the winner in the McGregor vs Poirier 3 will be the first to challenge UFC's Lightweight Championship title with the new champion champion Charles Oliveira.