With eight wins in a row including a dominant performance over Tony Ferguson at UFC 256, Charles Oliveira is ready for his title shot.
The Brazilian was masterful in the co-main event as he put Ferguson on the ground repeatedly and nearly snapped his arm with a submission in the opening round. Oliviera was impressed with Ferguson’s will to survive but there was no doubt about the winner after the final horn sounded.
“He’s a really tough guy,” Oliviera said about Ferguson at the UFC 256 post-fight press conference. “I even told [my coach Jorge Patino] after that first round that I thought I had broken his arm.