Charles Oliveira‘s 11-fight winning streak came to an end when he faced Islam Makhachev at UFC 280. The Brazilian lightweight was defeated by Makhachev, marking the first loss Oliveira had experienced in quite some time. Before the epic showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 274, ‘do Bronx’ faced a tough blow when Dana White & Co. decided to strip him of his hard-earned championship title. But that decision is facing some backlash by the fellow Brazilian lightweight.

This decision came as a result of Oliveira’s failure to cut that last half-pound during the weigh-ins. However, Oliveira didn’t let the setback derail him. In May 2022, he entered the octagon against Gaethje and showcased his fighting prowess, securing a victory despite the absence of the lightweight belt, which remained vacant even after his triumph. Now, as the date for their rematch approaches, the discussion about the UFC’s decision to strip Oliveira of his title is resurfaced by Renato Carneiro, who believes that ‘do Bronx’ was unfairly treated.

Charles Oliveira gets support over UFC 274 title strip

The 34-year-old ‘Moicano’ recently posted a video on his YouTube channel. While going through his fans’ comments, he came across a remark about Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski.

In response, Carneiro discussed Charles Oliveira’s previous situation, where he was stripped of the title, and stated, “He didn’t have the belt because they scammed him,” referring to the controversial circumstances surrounding Oliveira’s title loss.

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It’s worth noting that ‘do Bronx’ had missed his weight twice during the Justin Gaethje fight, which eventually led to him parting with the title and ultimately losing it to Makhachev. Having said that, he is now preparing for his redemption.

Oliveira vs. Makhachev 2 for the title

The Brazilian fighter is preparing for his rematch with the Dagestani at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on October 21. As he steps back into the octagon, fans eagerly await the thrilling rematch between the two formidable fighters.

Do you think Charles Oliveira will be able to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship? Or will Islam Makhachev defend his title against the Brazilian opponent? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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