Charles Oliveira says that everyone asks him about retirement after losing Ilia Topuria.
Oliveira, one of the greatest light weights of all time, took an annoying fall during the international Vechtweek when he was eliminated by Ilia Topuria in a round.
Topuria's Brute Ko from Oliveira won a second world title in the main event of UFC 317 and sent 'Do Bronxs' back to the drawing table.
The Brazilian Oliveira returned faster than anyone could have expected, because he compiles Rafael Fiziev in the main event of UFC Rio on 11 October, which is 105 days away from his Ko loss to Topuria.
After having confronted the decision much criticism, Oliveira spoke about the idea of ​​retiring at home.
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Charles Oliveira has 'no desire' to retire from UFC
Oliveira will not follow the Dustin Poirier route quickly.
Oliveira will be 36 a few days after his next fight against Fiziev, which will be the 48th match of his career.
Although his number is above that, Oliveira does not intend to run away from the sport.
“No, no, no, forget,” said Oliveira about the possibility possible with UFC Rio in an interview with Agfight (H/T: Championship rounds).
“People try to retire me before I want to. I didn't even think of retirement. In every interview I did today, they all asked me about retirement.
“I have no wish to retire. I don't want to retire. There is much that has to be done.
🚨 Charles Oliveira says he will not retire after his next fight:
“People try to retire before I want. I didn't even think about retirement … I don't feel like retiring …
I am only 35, there is still a lot to come. So stop talking about … pic.twitter.com/W9BP02PQDE
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“I am only 35, there is still a lot to come.
“Stop talking about retirement,” Oliveira added.
There are still many nice fights for Charles Oliveira
Although there is a chance that Oliveira will never return to the lightweight title, it is not so far from #4 in the world.
Oliveira is one of the most striking names in a stacked lightweight division and wins, loses or pulls against Fiziev, the nice fights do not stop at the Muay Thai Striker.
Oliveira could challenge the BMF championship of Max Holloway with a victory in Rio or the former champion could fight someone like Dan Hooker or Paddy Pimblett.
With his mind not retired, we will see what the future has in store for the top class.