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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Legacy in Danger as “Greatest Lightweight of All Time” Charles Oliveira Calls Out Conor McGregor for UFC Title Fight
Charles Oliveira made headlines before he even got inside the Octagon at UFC 274; The lightweight champion lost his title on the scales as he couldn’t make the stipulated weight – 155 lbs. Thus, only Justin Gaethje was eligible to walk out of Phoenix, Arizona as the lightweight champion.
However, the UFC 274 saw ‘Do Bronx’ prove he is still the head of the division as he prevented Gaethje from achieving his ultimate goal of getting his hand on the undisputed UFC strap.
With the win, Charles Oliveira extended his win streak to 11 whereas Gaethje faced another loss in the undisputed championship bout.
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Even though Oliveira received boos coming into the Octagon from the fans, his performance had them on the edge of their seats. The lightweight champion, though lost his title, he carried and performed like a champion.
MMA world reacts to Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje
The insane bout with two of the most exciting fighters in the toughest UFC division delivered big time. The fight fans and the UFC world reacted to the fight as they stormed Twitter.
Gotta protect ya neck
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 8, 2022
What a bad boy !!! #UFC274
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) May 8, 2022
Stripped Title Charles is indeed a mythical fighter#UFC274 https://t.co/JYBzG14l2a
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) May 8, 2022
Blondeviera is a bad mfer ! Sucks he lost the belt over .5 lb. Get a new scale ! #ufc274
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 8, 2022
Omg congrats @CharlesDoBronxs
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) May 8, 2022
What’s next for Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje
It was unfortunate that Oliveira lost his world championship on the scales, as he earned it after a decade-long rollercoaster of a career. However, he still showed his skill set will be tough for anyone to match.
After the fight, ‘I’m the problem for the entire division… This is my title,” said Oliveira. And even had a callout of Conor McGregor.
“Hey Dana White, I don’t care, put anybody in front of me, I don’t choose. Hey Conor McGregor, are you stepping up or running away?” – Charles Oliveira #UFC274
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) May 8, 2022
“Hey Dana White, I don’t care, put anybody in front of me, I don’t choose. Hey Conor McGregor, are you stepping up or running away?”
Will he get the Conor McGregor fight? Only the time will tell.
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