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UFC HOFer Michael Bisping Compares Charles Oliveira’s Stardom to Pop Icons Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley

Published 01/24/2023, 5:00 PM EST

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Charles Oliveira has made a name for himself in the UFC. ‘Do Bronx’ had a very good and dominant run as a champion in the lightweight division. Moreover, he accepted challenges from top lightweights and gave an impressive performance. However, he had a disappointing match against Islam Makhachev and has been out of the title picture. Now, he recently watched UFC 283 in Brazil. He had one big reception from his fellow countrymen. Furthermore, a UFC Hall of Famer has commented on his new level of fame owing to his treatment by the Brazilians.

Charles Oliveira has reached a different level of fame

Michael Bisping revealed on his YouTube channel the level of fame that ‘Do Bronx’ has achieved. The UFC commentator spoke highly of the former lightweight champion.

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He said, “Everyone does love Charles Oliveira. My word, there was footage of him in Brazil at the weekend being swarmed It was like Michael Jackson or Elvis Presley or Jake Paul. Walking through with people just swarming him like crazy at the fact he didn’t have security was mind-blowing he’s so popular right now.”

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Furthermore, he continued, “But to get a title fight he needs a good win. Because he was beaten soundly in that fight. If it was a razor close back and forth battle then fair enough maybe an instant rematch. But Islam Makhachev dominated him and we do sometimes have a bad night at the office I’ve been there myself.” The impressive Jiu-Jitsu athlete couldn’t perform in that match and ended up tapping out.

Michael Bisping had high words for Charles Oliveira and expects him to return against one particular lightweight

Michael Bisping revealed the ‘perfect’ opponent for Charles Oliveira

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The UFC commentator said on his podcast, “So he needs a big win and Beneil Dariush is perfect.” The former UFC middleweight champion expects Oliveira to make a comeback against Beneil Dariush.

Bisping added, “Perfect for both men. Beniel wins he gets a big signature victory and gets to fight for the win. If Charles wins, guess what we are back in style and he is fighting for that belt again.”

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What do you think about Charles Oliveira and his popularity? Do you think he comes back and fights Beneil Dariush?

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC Writer at Essentially Sports. He has had a keen eye on the UFC since 2015 and is a fan of Conor McGregor because of his attitude and charisma. Faizan had been following McGregor's ascent in the sport.
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Debmallya Chakraborty