UFC Fans in Denial After “Emotional Stress” Causes Brazilian Charles Oliveira To Turn Down Islam Makhachev Rematch in Rio at UFC 283

Islam Makhachev dominated the main event of UFC 280. Undeniably, ‘Do Bronx’ had an impeccable defense, but the outcome wasn’t in his favor. Ultimately, the belt went to Makhachev, leaving Oliveira in a sad state. The Brazilian’s coach claimed that he deserved a break and hence, won’t be fighting a rematch with Makhachev in UFC 283. UFC proposed Do Bronx for a rematch with Makhachev. However, the final decision was theirs to make.

Oliveira’s coach, Diego Lima, was recently interviewed by Super Lutas. However, it won’t be happening anytime soon.

Fans react to Charles Oliveira evading the rematch

Recently, Charles Oliveira got a chance to fight Islam Makhachev once again, in Rio. However, Oliveira’s coach, declared that ‘Do Bronx’ would not be taking the fight. In an interview with Super Lutas, it was revealed that the fighter was in stress after his loss against Makhachev, and therefore was in dire need of a vacation. 

Lima revealed that UFC got in touch with them with a proposal to fight Makhachev again in Rio. However, the team decided to give Oliveira a break.

He said, “I talked a lot with Charles. He’s not injured, it’s just that there’s emotional stress. He is far beyond the physical. Charles was the only fighter who faced top 5 opponents in the span of a year. The champions hide, they want to have one fight a year. Not Charles. (…) It was very close to Rio de Janeiro, but it is a very short time. We prefer to give Charles a vacation, more than deserved.” [Translated via Google Translate]

The news was tweeted ‘Tha Weasle’. The user wrote that the Brazilian missed a huge opportunity. However, fans took to the comments section and showered support for the former champion. Fans believed that Oliveira indeed requires a vacation before entering the arena again.

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Here’s what fans had to say:

Although many fans were sympathetic, some were in complete denial.

One of the fans listed the top 5 opponents ‘Do Bronx’ fought within 2 years. The fan truly believed that Oliveira deserved a break.

Thus, there were several reactions to the news.

Islam Makhachev’s victory in UFC 280

The UFC 280 lightweight main event had Oliveira pitted against Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protégé. ‘Do Bronx’ stood his ground and defended himself well. However, in the third round, he had to tap out. Makhachev proved his superior grappling skills when he put the 33-year-old fighter in an arm triangle. 

Although many cheered from Oliveira’s corner, the way he stood strong against his opponent had everyone mesmerized. Emotional stress is, in fact, natural in such cases. All the fans can do is wait for the former champion to come back.

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