With just 14 days left until the much-anticipated rematch for the title between Charles Oliveira and his longtime rival Islam Makhachev, both fighters have been diligently preparing for the showdown. Notably, Khabib Nurmagomedov has thrown his support behind Makhachev by joining his training camp. This development appears to tilt the odds in Makhachev’s favor. Nevertheless, Oliveira remains undaunted by this fact, showing unwavering determination in his pursuit of victory.
“Do Bronx” has been eagerly eyeing the opportunity to reclaim his championship belt ever since his defeat to Islam Makhachev at UFC 280. In his relentless pursuit of championship glory, the fighter’s dedication shines through in both his performances and his active presence on social media.
Fans react to Charles Oliveira’s sparring session
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Charles Oliveira’s journey through the world of mixed martial arts is a compelling narrative of a fighter’s evolution from adversity to triumph. Initially venturing into the MMA arena as a featherweight, Oliveira encountered early hardships in his career by fighting against formidable opponents. His initial defeats served as a stepping stone for the Brazilian. With the determination to reach the zenith, ‘Do Bronx’ tactically transitioned to the lightweight category, a move that has since left spectators in awe of his extraordinary prowess. Oliveira’s conquests over a myriad of formidable adversaries have cemented his position as a reigning champion within the highly competitive lightweight division.
However, things changed soon enough for “Do Bronx” when he faced Islam Makhachev. Makhachev with his remarkable wrestling and grappling was able to subdue the Brazilian and thus stripped the belt from him. With their rematch coming close the anticipation for the match has already reached its zenith.
Oliveira in his most recent endeavor has uploaded a video on X(Formerly Twitter) of himself having a sparring session with one of his team members. He can be seen throwing fast punches at his teammate. His post caught the attention of the netizens who took to X to express their opinion.
Boa noite pic.twitter.com/7YpHPno4BX
— Charles ‘DoBronxs’ Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) October 7, 2023
Some of the reactions by the fans are as follows:
One of the fans added a gif of Oliveira donning the Lightweight belt and stated that he is the upcoming champ.
Incoming 2x champ pic.twitter.com/toSAgpI2yF
— Josh (@JUchiha909) October 7, 2023
Another fan added that he can’t wait to witness Oliveira fight again.
Cant wait to see you back out there!! https://t.co/zEiyZhmA9d
— Bry The MMA Guy (@BryTheMMAguy) October 7, 2023
Furthermore one of the fans added Oliveira’s famous quote “The champion has a name” with a GIF 0f him carrying the belt.
The champion has a name… pic.twitter.com/Y6EVmJkXdQ
— Yeti-San MMA (@YetiSanMMA) October 7, 2023
One of the fans advises Olivera to leave for Dubai as soon as possible.
Champ you must leave to Abu Dhabi as fast as you can!!
— farias_manuel (@farias_manuel) October 7, 2023
Additionally, another fan added that Oliveria must be looking to counter left shots from Makhachev.
He’s looking to counter the left from Makachev.
— Son-MMA (@punit_son) October 7, 2023
In a rather sarcastic manner, a fan added that has bet his rent as well as college savings on Oliveria’s victory.
Looking great Charles already put my rent and college savings on you
— Alden 💎🗿 (@ALDEN_117) October 7, 2023
Last but not least, a fan stated that the fight would be great and wished Oliveira for a better fight.
This fight is gonna be great! Good luck!
— PoopyDoopyFloop (@pewpskii) October 7, 2023
Based on the reactions of the fans, it can be understood that they anticipate Oliveira to deliver a dominant performance this time, unlike his last bout against Makhachev. With his recent win over Dariush, Oliveira has appeared strong and hungry for the belt. However, things might not be easy for ‘Do Bronxs’. Makhachev has been ruthless in his recent fights and with Khabib joining Makhachev’s training regimen things look to be turning in Makhachev’s favor.
UFC 294: Clash of titans – Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev
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Islam Makhachev stands as an unwavering colossus. Hailing from the formidable region of Dagestan, he has emerged as an unstoppable force since his inaugural foray into the UFC arena. Sporting an astonishing record of 24 victories against a single defeat, he unequivocally ranks among the most extraordinary talents ever to grace the UFC stage. Not unlike his revered mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev has painstakingly etched a unique and illustrious legacy. His journey has been riddled with Herculean trials, yet his mettle and unwavering determination have consistently triumphed over adversity.
However, Charles Oliveira is by no means an individual to be underestimated. His professional fighting record, standing at an impressive 34 wins against 9 losses, underscores his mastery of the delicate equilibrium between tireless diligence and innate aptitude. His proficiency in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a facet that should never be relegated to insignificance.
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With just 14 days left, both fighters are training to face each other in Abu Dhabi. The card has already turned into a Brazil vs. Russia showdown, and fans are on cloud nine due to their excitement. What are your thoughts on UFC 294? Will the Russian bears dominate the game, or will the Brazilians turn it upside down?
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