

Combat sports can sometimes have moments that leave the spectators confused. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira recently shared one such video on Twitter. The video was of an MMA fight where one fighter used a move that confused the viewers present and Twitter users too.
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In the video, both the fighters touched gloves. However, soon enough, one fighter got down on his back while trying to advance toward his opponent. The opponent quickly backed up and looked confused.
Sharing the video on social media, Oliveira wrote, “Oh”. Twitter users thus had a lot to say.
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) May 16, 2022
A Twitter user felt that Oliveira should use the confusing move in his next fight. The Brazilian fighter, however, was not convinced.
I don't think it's a good idea.
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) May 16, 2022
A different user shared a meme of ‘Do Bronx’ in a similar position as the fighter in the video.
— Justjuicy (@justjuicyedits) May 16, 2022
A fan felt that Oliveira could use it as a ‘secret move’. The fighter replied saying “not secret anymore“.
Not secret anymore
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) May 16, 2022
Few other social media users felt it would be interesting to see Oliveira and Gilbert Burns grapple.
Charles, would you jump in burns' guard pic.twitter.com/tQbYnByGFe
— Val (@ValDareYou) May 16, 2022
A user felt the fighter in the video was particularly unprepared. Hence, he compared the move to what they would have done if given only a few minutes to prepare for an MMA fight.
Me if I had 30 minutes to debut a fight without any practice 😂 #UFC #MMA #MMATwitter #bjj https://t.co/ML15fP6bM7
— ZeeConvo (@ZeeConvo) May 16, 2022
A Twitter user summed up everyone’s confusion in just a few words.
my word, what is this?? https://t.co/VWqTGe3ZaI
— christian__eddie (@ecmelendezz) May 16, 2022
So it seems like Oliveira, and his followers had a good laugh discussing the video. The fighter gave several replies to those who commented on the video.
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Thus, while the move seen in the video was surely a confusing moment, Charles Oliveira getting stripped of his title was nothing less than surprising for fans.
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Charles Oliveira stripped of the lightweight title
The fighter was scheduled to fight Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. However, things started to look bad even before the fight started. During the weigh-ins, the Brazilian weighed 155.5 pounds; he was half a pound over the weight limit.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 15: Charles Oliveira of Brazil looks on during his Championship Lightweight Bout against Michael Chandler at the UFC 262 event at Toyota Center on May 15, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
As a result, the title was taken back and remains vacant after Oliveira successfully defeated Gaethje in the first round via submission. Thus, while Gaethje was eligible to win the title, his loss has resulted in a vacant title.
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With so much taking place, it would be interesting to see if Oliveira successfully gets back the title. What do you think?
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