March 27, 2024 12:30 pm ET
Charles Oliveira isn’t too developed about UFC light-weight champ Islam Makhachev angling for Dustin Poirier.
Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) satisfies Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 on April 13, in what was stated a No. 1 competitor bout. On the very same night, Justin Gaethje safeguards his BMF title versus Max Holloway.
With Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) considering a June return, he fears that those completing at UFC 300 may not be able to turn around so rapidly. That’s why he turned his attention to Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC), who knocked out Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 previously this month.
“I do not even consider that, to be truthful,” Oliveira informed MMA Mania through an interpreter. “This is details that originates from the web, and individuals yap on the web. I’m not stressed over that. I understand that I’m the next in line. That’s it.”
After ending up Beneil Dariush last June, Oliveira was set up to rematch Makhachev this previous October at UFC 294 however was dislodged due to a cut. Rather of a rebooked battle with Makhachev, Oliveira was matched up with Tsarukyan.
Why did Oliveira accept to battle Tsarukyan? The previous champ stated he wasn’t ready to rest on the sidelines till Makhachev was made with Ramadan.
“If I was expected to await the title, I would battle just at the end of the year, and I do not like to wait excessive to combat,” Oliveira stated. “I would be awaiting one year nearly. That’s why I accepted this obstacle.”
Tsarukyan called Oliveira “absolutely nothing unique” beyond grappling, however “Do Bronx” belittled his claims.
“For sure, he requires to be a positive guy,” Oliveira stated. “He requires to be focused. He is worthy of all the regard worldwide, however I’m not fretted about what he’s believing. I’m simply concentrated on what I’m going to do inside the cage.”
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