Image caption: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 11: Charles Oliveira of Brazil reacts after being announced the winner by submission against Dustin Poirier after their UFC lightweight championship bout during the UFC 269 on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira (32-8), the current UFC lightweight champion is set to defend his belt against Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje (23-3) at UFC 274 on May 7, according to ESPN. The venue is unconfirmed as of now, as it was originally planned to take place in Brazil, but it may shift back to the United States.