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Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira will be in attendance in late June for the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony. During the UFC Kansas City broadcast, Oliveira was named the Forrest Griffin Community Award recipient for 2025, given to a UFC athlete who exemplifies good character while giving back to local communities.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 23

Superstar Ilia Topuria saves UFC 317 with ‘title fight’; Charles Oliveira rumored as opponent

As the biggest MMA promotion in the world, fans expect UFC to consistently deliver high-quality action and memorable PPVs. Unpredictable setbacks such as fighter injuries or weight issues can, unfortunately, lead to last-minute cancellations and weaken anticipated pay-per-view events.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 19

Charles Oliveira will accept Ilia Topuria fight but under one condition: 'I don’t run away'

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 / Bloody Elbow / March 18

Charles Oliveira is not confident of Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback as White House visit concerns fans

Charles Oliveria has told UFC fans to ‘forget’ Conor McGregor, as the Irishman’s trip to the White House worries the MMA community. Yesterday, ‘The Notorious’ headed to Washington DC, to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 17

Charles Oliveira gives Ilia Topuria a brutally honest warning ahead of UFC star’s lightweight return

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira believes Ilia Topuria is in for a rude awakening at 155 lbs. Charles Oliveira will potentially get a chance at revenge against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in his next fight.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 15

Will Oliveira Fight Topuria Next?

Charles Oliveira’s manager, Diego Lima, has addressed the possibility of a fight against Ilia Topuria. The fight could happen after Topuria vacated his featherweight title last month and moved up to lightweight.

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 / 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