Charles Oliveira isn’t interested in a short-notice fight with no title on the line.
According to a report published by Brazilian outlet AgFight, “Do Bronx” was offered a fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 258 on Feb. 13, with the winner moving on to face Dustin Poirier for the lightweight belt.
Sherdog.com confirmed the news with Oliveira’s coach, Diego Lima, who also revealed that his fighter turned down the bout.
"Charles had never been so close to the belt and it's important to note that he worked hard for that.