From being a relatively soft-spoken fighter years ago, the MMA world has pretty much seen Charles Oliveira grow into his own skin over the last few fights. His newfound bravado has been most evident before and after his UFC 274 win over Justin Gaethje, where he reminded everyone that the UFC lightweight champion only has one name.
“Do Bronx” will try to reclaim the currently vacant belt against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280, and that confidence has spilled over. In his recent guesting on MMA Fighting.com’s Trocação Franca podcast, he even extended this special proposition.