Charles Oliveira partied for a week upon returning to Sao Paulo, Brazil, as the new UFC lightweight champion after knocking out Michael Chandler at UFC 262 in Houston. As he resumes training at Chute Boxe Diego Lima, “do Bronx” sets his focus on what comes next in the 155-pound division.
In an interview with MMA Fighting days after becoming the second Brazilian to ever claim UFC lightweight gold, Oliveira discussed the lightweight title picture, said he expected to face the winner of Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3, whether or not he believes the shadow of Khabib Nurmagomedov looms over his reign, and much more.