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Charles Oliveira next fight: ‘Do Bronx’ makes his return in a major fight at UFC 300

The Charles Oliveira next fight news has finally arrived and the former lightweight king will return in a major matchup on the historic UFC 300 card. Welcoming him back to action in April will be one of the division’s fastest-rising stars, Arman Tsarukyan.

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Who will Charles Oliveira next fight be against?

An unfortunate injury in training forced Charles Oliveira out of a planned title rematch in October against Islam Makhachev. The setback also pushed him down the title fight wait list and he will now have to compete in what will likely be a title eliminator matchup against Tsarukyan in April. The fight is a must-win for the Brazilian legend if he hopes to get a championship opportunity in 2024.

How to watch Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan in April

  • Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan will take place at a massive UFC 300 card on April 13
  • The fight will happen inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
  • The card will air exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view for a price of $79.99
  • Tickets for UFC 300 will be available soon

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Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan preview

While Arman Tsarukyan is not a name that is well-known to casual MMA fans, the 27-year-old is a talented fighter whose only losses in 10 UFC fights have come to the current champion and another top contender, Mateusz Gamrot. This is a very dangerous fight for Oliveira since it will be seen by many as a lose-lose situation.

Experience Gap: While “Ahalkalakets” is very good and has some notable victories on his resume, “Do Bronx” has a huge experience advantage against him, especially in high-pressure fights. The former champion has faced the best of the best in the UFC for the last decade and with him still in his prime athletic years, he has major advantages over his foe when it comes to the mental side of this massive fight.

Oliveira Can’t Overlook Tsarukyan: Oliveira is the better all-around fighter, but Tsarukyan is young and hungry. Furthermore, Oliveira must be careful to not overlook his upcoming opponent and have one eye on a title fight later in the year. While he will be the favorite, this bout is wide open for a major upset and coming out party for Tsarukyan on April 13.

The bottom line: While it may not draw casual fans, this is still a great matchup between two talented lightweights. Oliveira is out to prove he is the no-doubt No. 1 contender at 155 pounds. For his opponent, he is looking for a championship rematch with Makhachev. A lot is on the line at UFC 300.

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Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Charles Oliveria’s UFC journey has not been a meteoric rise to the top from day one like middleweight great Israel Adesanya. The Brazilian at one point went from a top prospect to a gatekeeper. He was a lightweight who underperformed, tried and failed at featherweight, then returned as a new man at 155 pounds and became a dominant force. Oliveira’s story is one of reinvention and perseverance from specialist to well-rounded superstar.

  • Charles Oliveira Record: 34-9 (9 knockouts, 21 submissions)
  • Charles Oliveria last fight: Second-round submission loss to Islam Makhachev
  • Charles Oliveira height: 5-foot-10
  • “Do Bronx” has the record for most UFC submissions wins at 16
  • His UFC record is 21-9-1
  • Oliveira has wins over elite Octagon stars like Dustin Poirier, Gaethje, Michael Chandler, Tony Ferguson, Jim Miller, Donald Cerrone, Clay Guida, and Beneil Dariush
  • Oliveira was stripped of his lightweight title in May 2022 after missing weight before his second title defense at UFC 274
  • Oliveira is one victory away from tying former champion Ferguson for the longest win streak in UFC lightweight history (12)

Charles Oliveira’s net worth

Money is often the greatest determiner of success in the fight game. After 14 years in the MMA, Charles Oliveira’s net worth is reported as $2.5 million.

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