Former undisputed lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has been offered a headlining fight at UFC 303 in June as a backup fighter for former two-division champion Conor McGregor and former adversary Michael Chandler. I admitted that I floated it.
Oliveira is currently the No. 2 contender in the lightweight rankings and is a former undisputed champion in the division, most recently appearing on the main card of UFC 300 last month.
Oliveira, who suffered a close loss in a controversial split decision, lost a decision to fast-rising Armenian Arman Tsarukyan in what was officially designated as a title fight, with two out of the three judges' scorecards. I realized I was on the wrong side.
Charles Oliveira will serve as backup fighter at UFC 303
And Oliveira is set to return to the Octagon this summer, welcoming the chance to fight as early as July or August, and also hinting that he intends to have a “big fight” at the welterweight limit. revealed. This is the first time this has happened during his storied tenure.
Today I received an invitation from Polish candidate Mattesus Gamlot. Although already rejected, Oliveira informed Fursend MMA tonight that he has offered to serve as a backup fighter for McGregor vs. Chandler in the main event of UFC 303 during International Fight Week.
Fursend MMA posted on their official Instagram account, “Charles Oliveira has offered to back up Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, but if he ends up facing Conor McGregor, he will definitely do it for more money.'' He said he wants to negotiate.”
Oliveira, who requested a fight with McGregor after his loss to Tsarukyan last month and ended up with Sao Paulo as his ace, captured the vacant lightweight title in 2021 with a stunning second-round KO win over the aforementioned Chandler. did.
Oliveira will defeat both former interim champion Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje in championship matches.
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