The coach of ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champ Charles Oliveira did not mince words about others in that division.
In the UFC, there is no champion at 155 pounds. This is due to a dramatic episode on the scale ahead of UFC 274, where then-titleholder Oliveira missed weight. His opponent Justin Gaethje remained the only one of the two eligible to win the belt at night’s end. The Brazilian came back from adversity to submit Gaethje in the first round, and the title remained vacant. UFC President Dana White stated that Oliveira would have a chance to earn his throne back, and Oliveira’s coach Diego Lima spoke to Sherdog on Wednesday about the championship picture and what’s next for his fighter.