Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is ready to feature at the historic UFC 300. He will be facing one of the rising superstars in the division, Arman Tsarukyan, next. The Brazilian lost his title in a peculiar setback, however, he now seems to be on track to get his title back.
The fight at UFC 300 is very important, as the winner might get a title shot next. Before the much-anticipated clash, let’s dive into a throwback news on him that caught the attention of many. So what exactly was all this fuss about?
Charles Oliveira left shocked at his own dating news
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There are not many fighters in the UFC who have turned around their careers like Oliveira. The Brazilian won the title after battling many issues outside his profession, suffering from health issues and also struggling to gain weight on a few occasions. However, he eventually managed to keep his composure, finally realizing his potential in the octagon.
Charles Oliveira keeps a very low profile and is seldom caught in controversies. However, there were a few social media posts in the past on Instagram and X that even shocked him.
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The post shared by ESPN MMA and Sports Center on Instagram caught the attention of his fans. Dated back on December 12, 2023, it mentioned how Oliveira and American Rapper Ice Spice were dating each other. Charles was caught off-guard, surprised at the caption, as he had been married since February 2014. He tied the knot with Talita Roberta Pereira after dating each other for six years.
To this unforeseen buzz, even his fans shared their disbelief, but it was not a sole occurrence. Another headline that caught the attention surrounding Charles Oliveira was highlighted by Ben Davis on his X account. The post was shared on June 17, 2023, claiming that the Brazilian was supposedly dating American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. This rumor once again garnered a lot of attention.
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However, not much controversy was created. Oliveira has moved on from all such news ever since and is now focusing on his next fight. Before the much-anticipated battle, let us break down the strengths of both fighters.
Who holds the upper hand in the upcoming UFC 300 battle?
The lightweight division is undoubtedly one of the most entertaining divisions in the UFC. Both Oliveira and Tsarukyan have established themselves as the top contenders in the division. While one is a former champion, the other seems to be a future champion. The fight promises to be a blockbuster, as both fighters are quite evenly poised.
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‘Do Bronx’ currently holds a record of 22-9-1 in the UFC. He also holds the record for the most number of finishes in the UFC (20). The Brazilian holds a striking accuracy of 53% during a fight. Adding to this, he also holds a striking defense of 51% and a strong takedown defense of 55%.
‘Ahalkalakets’, on the other hand, is unbeaten in his last five fights. One of his biggest assets is his take-down defense, which stands at 75%. He also has a good striking defense (54%) but lacks accuracy by a little (48%.). The numbers point to an evenly poised fight between the pair. However, things will be completely different when they face each other inside the Octagon. Who do you think will win the fight? Let us know below.