Tag: Charles Oliveira

UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev Preview

UFC will present one of its most stacked cards of the year this Saturday when it heads back to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Charles Oliveira will attempt to regain the UFC Lightweight Championship in the main event, competing for the vacant belt against Islam Makhachev. Oliveira was UFC's most recent … Continue reading UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev Preview →

Charles Oliveira Looks To Reclaim Lightweight Belt At UFC 280 Against Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira will attempt to re-gain champion status at UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view event, facing Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight championship. The matchup was announced during UFC's "Fight Night" broadcast Saturday. The bout is set to take place during UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Oliveira lost his title earlier this … Continue reading Charles Oliveira Looks To Reclaim Lightweight Belt At UFC 280 Against Islam Makhachev →

UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 280

Islam Makhachev will get his long-awaited title fight in the fall, as he has been booked to face UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira at the promotion's October 22nd pay-per-view event. The matchup was announced during UFC's "Fight Night" broadcast Saturday. The bout is set to take place during UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in … Continue reading UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 280 →

UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Justin Gaethje At UFC 274

Justin Gaethje will get a second chance to become a champion later this year, facing UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira at the promotion's May 7th event. News of the title fight was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight is set to be part of the pay-per-view event, UFC 274. The card was … Continue reading UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Justin Gaethje At UFC 274 →

Knockdown News 2021 Fighter of the Year: Charles Oliveira

The year 2021 presented unique challenges to fighters who wanted to make a name for themselves. In 2020, the struggle was getting fights. As the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically lowered the number of events in 2020 and the virus placed an added risk to fighters, the amount of people who competed was less than ever. But … Continue reading Knockdown News 2021 Fighter of the Year: Charles Oliveira →

Who is the 2021 fighter of the year? Here are the nominees

This past year saw big changes in MMA. As the sport attempted to recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, promotions opened up and fighters became just as active as they were before. Big changes were not just seen in a broad sense, but also in the hierarchy of fighters. Nine champions were crowned in the … Continue reading Who is the 2021 fighter of the year? Here are the nominees →

UFC 269: Oliveria vs. Poirier Live Coverage

UFC will broadcast their final pay-per-view event of the year on Saturday night, presenting a 14-fight card from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The lightweight division will be showcased in the main event, as UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira will attempt to defend his belt against Dustin Poirier. Follow along throughout the … Continue reading UFC 269: Oliveria vs. Poirier Live Coverage →

UFC Looking To Book Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier For December 11th PPV

UFC is now looking towards Charles Oliveira's first fight as champion. The promotion is attempting to book him against Dustin Poirier at their December 11th pay-per-view event, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight reportedly doesn't have contracts signed for it but has been verbally agreed upon by … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier For December 11th PPV →

UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Live Coverage

UFC's new lightweight champion will be crowned on Saturday night, as Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler will compete for the currently-vacant belt. Their title fight is set to headline UFC 262, a pay-per-view card that will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on … Continue reading UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Live Coverage →