Do Bronx Update

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https://www.mmanews.com/news/ufc/charles-oliveira-ufc-update-ilia-topuria/

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Charles Oliveira’s manager and coach, Diego Lima, has provided an update on the former UFC lightweight champion and the possibility of a fight against Ilia Topuria.

Contrary to rumors of a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski, Topuria announced last month that he intends to vacate the featherweight title and move up to 155 pounds.

UFC CEO Dana White believes this surprising decision stems from Topuria’s struggles with weight cuts and waning interest in the featherweight division. Now, the big question is: what’s next?

While not officially confirmed, Topuria is widely expected to be Islam Makhachev’s next challenger for the UFC lightweight title.

Meanwhile, Charles Oliveira secured a unanimous decision victory over Michael Chandler last time out in a five-round co-main event rematch at UFC 309. The bout earned “Fight of the Night” honors and placed the Brazilian back into the championship conversation.

Coach Lima weighed in on the evolving title picture while speaking to Álvaro Colmenero.

“Everything is revolving around Makhachev. If Belal doesn’t win the fight in May, (Makhachev) would have a chance to go up a weight class, leaving us with Topuria vs. Charles.

“But if Belal wins, (Makhachev) would stay at lightweight, and we would have to see with the UFC who it would be — Topuria or Charles — because it depends on two factors: the UFC and Makhachev himself.”

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https://x.com/KOlmeneroMMA/status/1899842748229800172

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We need to see Topuria vs Charles

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Bit somewhat rather rude if I dare say, to ko Holloway and then move up a class!

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He’d flatline Charles.

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I always find it strange when guys let others effect their career. Aljo/Merab, for some reason Belal and Islam etc

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Oliveira has also been calling for a “BMF” fight against Holloway.

“I was talking about fighting with Max Holloway for the BMF, but it seems that he will fight with Dustin Poirier,” Oliveira continued. “To be honest, I want to fight for the title, I believe I deserve it. Makhachev won’t fight for a while and that’s why the idea of the BMF came up. I want to fight for the title anyway, now I’m just waiting for the call.”

Oliveira lost the lightweight title to Makhachev at UFC 280.

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That makes sense to me.

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Lol at the BMF belt.

These guys actually think it’s a big deal?