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Charles Oliveira is ‘Dying to fight’ and ready to hunt at 155lbs

Amid links to an end-of-year return at UFC 310, former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira claims he is “dying” to compete again this annum — amid a sidelining since April.

Oliveira, the current number two ranked divisional contender, has been out of action since he featured on the main card of UFC 300, suffering a controversial split decision defeat against current number one ranked contender, Arman Tsarukyan in the pair’s officially billed title eliminator.

Charles Oliveira targets title rematch with Islam Makhachev there's no one at 155lbs to fight him
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Charles Oliveira stakes claim for Octagon return

And linked with both an interim title rematch with the Armenian in his comeback as well as a potential venture to the welterweight limit for a high-profile fight, Charles Oliveira has claimed he is eager to return to the Octagon as soon as he can.