Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira sent a message to the UFC Brass in the midst of his recent barbs with Ilia Topuria.
Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria have exchanged calves in recent days for the expected lightweight might announcement of Topuria. Oliveira, who is about to be a different potential lightweight title shot after beating Michael Chandler, is also a potential suitable for Topuria's return opponent in the lightweight division.
Topuria will leave the featherweight title for a full -time relocation to lightweight, and the belt will be fought by Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes on UFC 314. From this writing, the next fight of Topuria has not been announced, despite the fact that a announcement is not 'you will believe'.
Oliveira and Topuria both strong cases make the next lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev. A no. 1 candidate fight between them is also logical, in the midst of the delayed path of Arman Tsarukyan back to another title chance.
Split image of Charles Oliveira on a UFC 312 Q+A, opposite Ilia Topuria at the UFC 308 press conference. Credits: Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC, Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Charles Oliveira mentions his shot after recent barbs with Ilia Topuria
Despite only one performance at lightweight in his UFC official period, Topuria Oliveira told you to 'stay still' while he proclaimed himself the non -crowned king of the division. It wasn't long before Oliveira responded, but it wasn't the answer that probably expected.
During a recent message to his Instagram story, Oliveira sent a message to the UFC matchmakers.
“Hey everyone, good morning, afternoon or evening! In the UFC and MMA many boys talk too much about history in the UFC. I can talk about this, I have been here for 15 years. Most bonuses, finishes, record breaker, that's me! Is it?” Oliveira started.
“I want to fight on the International Vechtweek, [against] Makhachev too, “Oliveira continued.” Dana, Sean Shelby, Hunter, let it happen. I really want this fight. I am looking for that belt, I want to become a champion again. I am ready to write history again. UFC, let's let this happen! This is the fight that everyone wants to see. I'm ready. Makhachev is talking big about wanting this fight, so it will certainly be a war. Is this the fight you want? It is the fight that you get … Just call me. “
It seems that Oliveira is not primarily interested in being confronted with Topuria and wants to run back with Makhachev for another shot in the belt. Oliveira lost to Makhachev for the then vacant title on UFC 280, after a weight -saving controversy led to Oliveira from the title stripped of UFC 274.
Ilia Topuria reunited with an old opponent at UFC London
At the moment Topuria has not responded to the video message of Oliveira, nor has Makhachev. The lightweight Makhachev champion is expected to return somewhere this summer after completing Renato Moicano in his most recent title defense on UFC 311.
Topuria resumed bends tasks in UFC London, Connering Guram Kutateladze in the opening fight of the event. Kutateladze lost to Kaue Fernandes through unanimous decision.
In anticipation of the UFC London festivities, Topuria and Paddy Pimblett shared a surprisingly warm moment on the ceremonial weighting. The two have gone back and forth for years, dating from their hunter hotel argument in 2022.
In anticipation of the expected return from Topuria to the lightweight division, tensions are raised with some of the best contenders in the division. Oliveira and Topuria may be on a collision course, and the UFC brass has a number of difficult decisions to make when matching the light weights.
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