Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira recalled a tragic moment from his career, where the UFC helped save his life.
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‘Do Bronx’ is one of the greatest MMA fighters who has been with the UFC for a long time now. And like any other fighter, even the Brazilian lightweight has had ups and downs in his career.
Talking about one such incident from the past, Oliveira revealed how one of the biggest promotions in the world saved his life. In one episode of a Brazilian podcast, Mais Que 8 Minutos, Oliveira said, “When I fought Max Holloway and has that issue in my neck, I spent three days admitted in the hospital. Dude, they spent USD 50,000. I hit my head and lost movement on my left side.”
“Actually, I was admitted for two days. When it was time to pay, I saw they spent USD 50,000. If it was in Brazil, I would die! That would never happen in there. It’s a whole another story. The more you level up and get to the top, the better it gets,” Oliveira concluded.
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In 2015, ‘Do Bronx’ faced Max Holloway, where he suffered a shoulder injury after a failed takedown attempt during the fight. Following that, referee Herb Dean stopped the fight in the first round, handing Holloway a T/KO win.
However, as revealed by Oliveira, the UFC took care of his injury and the hospital bills after the incident.
Will Charles Oliveira fight for the lightweight title again
‘Do Bronx’ became a UFC champion in 2021 by defeating the former Bellator champion Michael Chandler. Later, he defended the title against Dustin Poirier in the same year.
For his second title, defense Oliviera was set to take Justin Gaethje inside the cage. However, the Brazilian lightweight failed to make weight before his fight. This cost him his title.
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However, Oliveira defeated the challenger in the first round of the fight at UFC 274. Therefore, he is still the number one lightweight contender. That means he is a viable prospect for the title next. However, there has been no official announcement of the fight or his opponent.
Who do you think Oliviera will fight next? What are your thoughts on UFC saving his life? Let us know in the comments below.
