We can’t deny that Charles Oliveira’s career has taken several twists and turns. His missing weight and losing the lightweight title is one of those curious turns. However you want to interpret that, it can’t be denied Oliveira is at another level inside the cage. The former lightweight champion ate several hard shots from Justin Gaethje, getting cut open just minutes into the fight, potentially leaving his vision compromised from blood running into his eye. Oliveira didn’t back down. He knocked Gaethje flat on his back when it looked like Gaethje was poised to take control. As Gaethje tried to scramble back his feet, Oliveira found his back — only after he couldn’t get the armbar — and forced the former WSOF champion to tap.
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje results and post-fight analysis
