Former undisputed light-weight champion, Charles Oliveira finds himself in present limbo amid his title stake within the division, nonetheless, claims if afforded the prospect to tackle light-weight title hopeful, Ilia Topuria — he believes he’s “too powerful” and would knock out the Georgian-Spaniard.
Oliveira, who has been sidelined since final November, has been linked with a high-profile return to motion as quickly as this summer time, in a rematch struggle with Arman Tsarukyan, or one other re-run towards symbolic BMF champion, Max Holloway in a large showdown.
Nonetheless, one factor is for certain, the Sao Paulo star is lower than content material with probably being handed over by soon-to-be former featherweight kingpin, Topuria.
Charles Oliveira warns Ilia Topuria of light-weight division’s problem
Staking his personal declare for an additional shot at Islam Makhachev and the light-weight crown, Oliveira has warned Topuria in the event that they ever stand reverse one another within the Octagon, he would end him brutally.
“Whoever I get told to fight, I’m going to fight,” Charles Oliveira mentioned by way of Oddspedia. “I have nothing but respect for Ilia Topuria, but this is lightweight. It’s the most difficult division you have ever seen and I have power in my hands. I believe in my Jiu-Jitsu, but I believe that I could knock Illa Topuria out.”
“Being honest I want to fight for the title, I believe I deserve that, (Islam) Makhachev isn’t going to fight for a while and that’s why the BMF idea came up,” Charles Oliveira defined. “I want to fight for a title either way, now I’m just sitting waiting for the call.”
Prevailing in one other rematch final day trip, Brazilian star, Oliveira handed former-foe, Michael Chandler one other profession loss with a one-sided unanimous resolution victory over the course of 5 rounds at Madison Sq. Backyard.
