“A Lion Who Is Always Hunting”- Charles Oliveira Reveals Mindset Going Into Islam Makhachev Loss as He Mounts a Title Challenge Ahead of Fight Against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289

Charles Oliveira is gearing up for his return against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289. He recently appeared on UFC’s media day when a reporter asked him about his performance against Islam Makhachev. ‘Do Bronx’ replied to the question by claiming that it wasn’t him fighting the Dagestani native at UFC 28o.

Charles Oliveira was on an incredible 11-fight winning streak which started in 2018. He ran through every opponent with his explosive offensive style. However, his impressive run came to an end after Islam Makhachev submitted him to win the lightweight championship. Let us see what ‘Do Bronx’ had to say about his last fight.

Charles Oliveira wasn’t present in his last fight against Islam Makhachev

The former lightweight champion claims that he didn’t watch his fight against Islam Makhachev. Moreover, he stated that he was not being his usual self in his last fight. ‘Do Bronx’ said, “About the other fight, I didn’t watch it. It wasn’t me. I wasn’t there.”
Additionally, Charles Oliveira mentioned that fans will get to witness the change he has made to his game in his upcoming fight.

Oliveira claims to be hungry for success this time around. He said, “This is a different Charles. This is a Charles that’s thirsty. The Charles you’re going to see is the Charles that you know, that’s thirsty for victory, that’s hungry, someone who is back at it, and a lion who is always hunting. That’s the Charles you’re going to see.” He is clearly looking to redeem himself after a poor showing at UFC 280.

‘Do Bronx’ is gunning to fight for the title next

Charles Oliveira made it clear that he is looking to reclaim his lightweight championship. Reporters asked him about his thoughts on the possibility that the winner of the BMF title, Justin Gaethje or Dustin Poirier, or the winner of Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler may get the chance to fight for the title next. He replied by claiming that the next title contender will either be him or Beneil Dariush.

He said, “Whoever wins this fight this Saturday is gonna go for the title. I am next. I am in line for it.”. Furthermore, Oliveira claims to be in good shape and looks forward to clashing with ‘Benny’ inside the Octagon after their fight was postponed earlier. “I am just like a war tank right now… I am very strong for the fight,” said the former champion.

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Charles Oliveira may have lost his last fight, but his winning streak before the loss against Makhachev makes him the favorite heading into UFC 289. Moreover, Dariush is also riding high with momentum from his 8-fight winning streak. The bout is sure to guarantee impressive performances from both fighters.

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