Charles Oliveira Reveals Timeline for Return, Hints at Championship Fight Against Islam Makhachev Despite Loss to Arman Tsarukyan

Former UFC lightweight Charles Oliveira is one of the most popular and fan-favorite fighters on the current active lightweight roster. Do Bronx’s last bout didn’t go according to plan, as he faced Arman Tsarukyan to become the number one contender for the undisputed UFC lightweight championship at UFC 300.

Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira fought an absolute war. Charles Oliveira nearly choked Arman Tsarukyan, but Ahalkalakets managed to survive both times. In the end, the judges scored the match in favor of Arman Tsarukyan, who was crowned the number one contender for Islam Makhachev’s championship title.

Martial arts fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Do Bronx and rumors of Charles Oliveira’s return are circulating all over the internet.

A few days ago, Dan Hooker revealed that he signed a contract to return to UFC 305 pay-per-view, and the opponent he is talking to is Charles Oliveira. However, Do Bronx denied all the rumors circulating on the internet about his potential fight.

Charles Oliveira recently revealed the timeline for his potential return. Speaking to Tntsports, he said he wanted to return in late August or early September.

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Islam Makhachev recently turned down Dustin Poirier’s offer for a rematch and hinted that he wanted a new challenge. Arman Tsarukyan is currently serving a nine-month suspension for a fan feud at UFC 300.

Charles Oliveira recently tweeted and expressed his desire to regain his lost championship against Islam Makhachev. Do Bronx tweeted and expressed, “#2 ranked UFC LetsGoChamp,” which indicated that he was challenging for the championship.

What’s next for Islam Makhachev?

UFC lightweight champion and number one ranked pound-for-pound champion Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title for the third time at the UFC 302 pay-per-view against former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier in the main event.

The fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier was an absolute dogfight. Both fighters put in an elite performance, but Poirier can be considered the toughest fight for Islam Makhachev in his illustrious UFC career.

In the fifth round, Makhachev found the perfect space, grabbed Diamond by the leg, dropped him to the ground with an old-school wrestling maneuver, and quickly converted the move into a chokehold to end the fight and retain his UFC lightweight throne.

Fight fans are wondering what the Dagestani Beast has in store next. Will he finally move up to welterweight to claim a second title, or will he defend his championship again at 155 pounds?

UFC CEO Dana White announced during the post-UFC 302 press conference that he wants Islam Makhachev to continue running things at lightweight and then face the number one ranked lightweight fighter, Arman Tsarukyan, before considering a move up to welterweight for another championship.

According to some previous reports, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is expected to headline and defend his title at UFC Saudi Arabia in October of this year, followed by a return to headline action at UFC Madison Square Garden in November.

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