"I sell much more than the two" - Charles Oliveira backs himself for a shot at Ilia Topuria's title, doesn't rate interim title fighters

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Charles Oliveira is a former UFC lightweight champion (Source: Getty)

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira envisions a road back to title contention after his next fight.

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The Brazilian faces Max Holloway for the symbolic BMF title at UFC 326. Ilia Topuria, the current lightweight champion, is on hiatus dealing with personal issues.

The UFC has set up an interim 155-pound title fight between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje. While some believe the winner of this fight will get a crack at Topuria for the undisputed gold, Oliveira has other plans.

The Brazilian was speaking to Ag Fight and said:

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“Two months later, I am fighting for the BMF title… I think with all due respect, I sell much more than the two who are going to fight for the title. I have much more charisma than the two who are going to fight for the belt. So, whether you like it or not, I am already stepping in strong on the edge of that conversation.”
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Oliveira added that Arman Tsarukyan should have been the one getting a title shot, interim or undisputed, but he didn’t know why the UFC turned the Armenian down. The Brazilian added that he would sell more than Tsarukyan and was ready to fight for the gold again:

“Whether people like it or not, I sell way more than Arman… I am going to put on a great fight and I am going to win this fight and if it’s a great fight and I win, I think I will burst the bubble and I’ll be next in line for the title again.”
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Check out Charles Oliveira’s comments below:

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Max Holloway offers support to Ilia Topuria

Max Holloway was quick to offer his sympathy to Ilia Topuria after the latter’s personal issues came to light.

The UFC lightweight champion posted on social media about his break and wanted to focus on his family.

Reports have suggested tension between Topuria and his partner, who seemed to have deleted all their photos from social media.

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Holloway shared his thoughts on the same with a message on X:

"Sorry to hear, champ. If it’s what I’m hearing it is I know the struggle first hand trying to fight while protecting your kids. Hope all goes well."

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Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim
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