The fate of the lightweight division is at stake, and it will be decided at UFC 300. charles oliveira is set to face Arman Tsarukyan in a fight for the number one contender for the UFC lightweight belt. Both fighters are on winning streaks, and this win could catapult them to the top of the UFC's most-watched division.
Oliveira's quest for the lightweight title has been one of the most remarkable strides in the history of the sport, largely due to his intense training with Chute Boxe Academy officials. In preparation for the upcoming fight with Tsarukyan, let's take a closer look at Charles Oliveira's training environment, his sparring partners, and coaches.
All about Charles Oliveira's gym and training partners
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With an impressive record of 34 wins and 9 losses, Charles Oliveira's rise to the top was the story of an ordinary man who achieved everything through hard work. Early in his career, everyone beat Oliveira and was on the verge of being eliminated from the UFC. But soon “de Bronx” reversed fortunes.
His path to victory owes a lot to the traditional MMA training gym, the Shoot Box. Charles Oliveira joined the gym in 2018 after terminating his relationship with Macaco Gold Team Gym. Oliveira trained under the tutelage of Diego Lima, a coach with a reputation for creating winners out of nothing. His UFC heavyweights such as Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua, Cris Cyborg, and Anderson Silva were also members of this gym.
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Chute Boxe is currently based in São Paulo, but coach Diego Lima is considering expanding to other parts of the country. After joining the gym, Charles Oliveira's Muay Thai has reached a whole other level and 'De Bronx' seems confident of knocking out Arman Tsarukian in his next fight.
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Oliveira confident of victory against Tsarukyan
If we're talking about skill and fighting, “De Bronx” is a nightmare for lightweight fighters.Charles Oliveria won dustin poirier, Justin Gaethje, and many fighters who left the class. But he shows no signs of giving up, and 'de Bronx' is as confident as ever in his next outing.
At the UFC 300 press conference, Charles Oliveira took center stage and announced that he would knock out Tsarukyan in the second round. “When I have faith, I believe 100 percent that everything that will be done is already written. I truly believe that I can knock it out. [Tsarukyan] In the second round. That's how it is written. God has blessed me. I came here to go out and win.” said Oliveira.
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The MMA community is just hours away from witnessing the biggest card in UFC history. Who will you be rooting for during the match? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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