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Charles Oliveira reveals offer to serve as backup fighter to Conor McGregor – Michael Chandler at UFC 303

Charles Oliveira offers to serve as backup fighter to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at UFC 303Former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira has confirmed he has floated the offer to serve as the backup fighter…

Charles Oliveira offers to serve as backup fighter to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at UFC 303

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira has confirmed he has floated the offer to serve as the backup fighter to June’s headlining bout at UFC 303, between ex-two-weight champion, Conor McGregor, and prior foe, Michael Chandler.

Oliveira, the current number two ranked lightweight contender and a former undisputed champion in the division, most recently featured on the main card of UFC 300 last month.

Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 loss why not move up and do a big fight
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Suffering a close, controversial split decision defeat, Oliveira found himself on the wrong side of two of three judge’s scorecards in a judging loss to the surging Armenian force, Arman Tsarukyan in an officially billed title-eliminator.

Charles Oliveira plans to serve as backup fighter at UFC 303

And welcoming a chance to fight as soon as July or even August in a projected summer comeback to the Octagon, Oliveira also revealed he would entertain a “big fight” at the welterweight limit – a first during his storied tenure in the organization.

Alex Pereira defends Charles Oliveira after UFC 300 loss Nobody knows what he's going through
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Receiving a call out today from Polish contender, Matesuz Gamrot – which has already been rebuffed, Oliveira informed Full Send MMA this evening that he has offered to serve as the backup fighter to the UFC 303 main event fight during International Fight Week between McGregor and Chandler.

“Charles Oliveira says he has offered to be the backup for Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler but if he ends up facing Conor McGregor he definitely wants to negotiate for more money,” Full Send MMA posted on their official Instagram account. 

Calling for a fight with McGregor following his loss to Tsarukyan last month, Sao Paulo finishing ace, Oliveira turned in a stunning second round KO win over the above-mentioned, Chandler back in 2021 to win the vacant lightweight championship. 

Charles Oliveira out of UFC 288 fight with Beneil Dariush due to injury

Oliveira would go on to defeat both former interim champions, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje in championship fights.

Would you like to see Charles Oliveira serve as the backup to UFC 303’s headliner?

Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight UFC star Charles Oliveira in July summer return: ‘Let’s go, I’m ready’

Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight Charles Oliveira in July return to UFC I'm ready let's goConfirming plans to make a return to the Octagon this summer following last month’s close loss to common-foe, Arman…

Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight Charles Oliveira in July return to UFC I'm ready let's go

Confirming plans to make a return to the Octagon this summer following last month’s close loss to common-foe, Arman Tsarukyan, ex-champion, Charles Oliveira has been offered a July showdown by Polish contender, Mateusz Gamrot.

Oliveira, the current number two ranked contender, has been sidelined since he dropped a close, split decision loss to the above-mentioned, Tsarukyan last month on the main card of UFC 300 – claiming in the time since that he likely should have won the bout on the judge’s scorecards.

Charles Oliveira releases statement after UFC 300 loss the lion is still hungry
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As for Gamrot, the former duel-weight KSW champion, who himself holds a close main event judging win of his own over Armenian force, Tsarukyan, most recently turned in a unanimous decision win over former champion, Rafael dos Anjos – which came as his third straight victory.

Mateusz Gamrot offers Charles Oliveira July return

Sharing his desire to land a return as soon as July after his coaching team urged him against a targeted comeback at UFC 303 at the end of June during International Fight Week, Oliveira even welcomed the prospect of a move to welterweight. 

“I didn’t break a sweat [at UFC 300],” Charles Oliveira said. “So I just left wanting to fight and still continue with that mentality of fighting. I wanted to fight in International Fight Week, which is in June, and [Diego] Lima stopped me, said ‘Calm down, breathe’.”

Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 loss why not move up and do a big fight
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“The team said to take a breath, so that’s what I’m doing,” Charles Oliveira explained. “I’m breathing, I’m calm, but I want to fight in July or August.”

However, offering Oliveira a route to a potential little charge at his lightweight home, the above-mentioned, Gamrot insisted he would be ready to fight the Sao Paulo finishing ace as soon as July.

Mateusz Gamrot backup fighter for UFC 294 title fight Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira
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@CharlesDoBronx let’s go!!!” Mateusz Gamrot posted on his official X account. “I’m ready in July/August.” 

Who wins in a potential title-eliminator: Charles Oliveira or Mateusz Gamrot?

Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight UFC star Charles Oliveira in July summer return: ‘Let’s go, I’m ready’

Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight Charles Oliveira in July return to UFC I'm ready let's goConfirming plans to make a return to the Octagon this summer following last month’s close loss to common-foe, Arman…

Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight Charles Oliveira in July return to UFC I'm ready let's go

Confirming plans to make a return to the Octagon this summer following last month’s close loss to common-foe, Arman Tsarukyan, ex-champion, Charles Oliveira has been offered a July showdown by Polish contender, Mateusz Gamrot.

Oliveira, the current number two ranked contender, has been sidelined since he dropped a close, split decision loss to the above-mentioned, Tsarukyan last month on the main card of UFC 300 – claiming in the time since that he likely should have won the bout on the judge’s scorecards.

Charles Oliveira releases statement after UFC 300 loss the lion is still hungry
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As for Gamrot, the former duel-weight KSW champion, who himself holds a close main event judging win of his own over Armenian force, Tsarukyan, most recently turned in a unanimous decision win over former champion, Rafael dos Anjos – which came as his third straight victory.

Mateusz Gamrot offers Charles Oliveira July return

Sharing his desire to land a return as soon as July after his coaching team urged him against a targeted comeback at UFC 303 at the end of June during International Fight Week, Oliveira even welcomed the prospect of a move to welterweight. 

“I didn’t break a sweat [at UFC 300],” Charles Oliveira said. “So I just left wanting to fight and still continue with that mentality of fighting. I wanted to fight in International Fight Week, which is in June, and [Diego] Lima stopped me, said ‘Calm down, breathe’.”

Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 loss why not move up and do a big fight
Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam – USA TODAY Sports

“The team said to take a breath, so that’s what I’m doing,” Charles Oliveira explained. “I’m breathing, I’m calm, but I want to fight in July or August.”

However, offering Oliveira a route to a potential little charge at his lightweight home, the above-mentioned, Gamrot insisted he would be ready to fight the Sao Paulo finishing ace as soon as July.

Mateusz Gamrot backup fighter for UFC 294 title fight Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira
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@CharlesDoBronx let’s go!!!” Mateusz Gamrot posted on his official X account. “I’m ready in July/August.” 

Who wins in a potential title-eliminator: Charles Oliveira or Mateusz Gamrot?

Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight UFC star Charles Oliveira in July summer return: ‘Let’s go, I’m ready’

Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight Charles Oliveira in July return to UFC I'm ready let's goConfirming plans to make a return to the Octagon this summer following last month’s close loss to common-foe, Arman…

Mateusz Gamrot offers to fight Charles Oliveira in July return to UFC I'm ready let's go

Confirming plans to make a return to the Octagon this summer following last month’s close loss to common-foe, Arman Tsarukyan, ex-champion, Charles Oliveira has been offered a July showdown by Polish contender, Mateusz Gamrot.

Oliveira, the current number two ranked contender, has been sidelined since he dropped a close, split decision loss to the above-mentioned, Tsarukyan last month on the main card of UFC 300 – claiming in the time since that he likely should have won the bout on the judge’s scorecards.

Charles Oliveira releases statement after UFC 300 loss the lion is still hungry
Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato

As for Gamrot, the former duel-weight KSW champion, who himself holds a close main event judging win of his own over Armenian force, Tsarukyan, most recently turned in a unanimous decision win over former champion, Rafael dos Anjos – which came as his third straight victory.

Mateusz Gamrot offers Charles Oliveira July return

Sharing his desire to land a return as soon as July after his coaching team urged him against a targeted comeback at UFC 303 at the end of June during International Fight Week, Oliveira even welcomed the prospect of a move to welterweight. 

“I didn’t break a sweat [at UFC 300],” Charles Oliveira said. “So I just left wanting to fight and still continue with that mentality of fighting. I wanted to fight in International Fight Week, which is in June, and [Diego] Lima stopped me, said ‘Calm down, breathe’.”

Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 loss why not move up and do a big fight
Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam – USA TODAY Sports

“The team said to take a breath, so that’s what I’m doing,” Charles Oliveira explained. “I’m breathing, I’m calm, but I want to fight in July or August.”

However, offering Oliveira a route to a potential little charge at his lightweight home, the above-mentioned, Gamrot insisted he would be ready to fight the Sao Paulo finishing ace as soon as July.

Mateusz Gamrot backup fighter for UFC 294 title fight Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira
Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

@CharlesDoBronx let’s go!!!” Mateusz Gamrot posted on his official X account. “I’m ready in July/August.” 

Who wins in a potential title-eliminator: Charles Oliveira or Mateusz Gamrot?

Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 defeat: ‘Why not move up and do a big fight?’

Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 loss why not move up and do a big fightWith desired opponent, Justin Gaethje confirming plans to take a lengthy hiatus from the Octagon after his loss earlier…

Charles Oliveira weighs up welterweight leap after UFC 300 loss why not move up and do a big fight

With desired opponent, Justin Gaethje confirming plans to take a lengthy hiatus from the Octagon after his loss earlier this month, ex-champion, Charles Oliveira has admitted he would consider a leap to 170 pounds in search of activity after his UFC 300 defeat.

Oliveira, a former undisputed lightweight champion and contender at the featherweight limit, most recently featured just earlier this month in a championship-contender fight with Arman Tsarukyan, narrowly dropping a contentious split decision defeat.

Charles Oliveira believed he choked out Arman Tsarukyan with D'Arce at UFC 300 I thought he went out
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And chasing another run at gold, Oliveira, who competed at the featherweight limit all the way up to a title-eliminator loss to former lightweight kingpin, Anthony Pettis back in 2016, admitted the chance to fight at welterweight next would be something he would definitely entertain.

Charles Oliveira weighs up potential 170lbs move

“Why not?” Charles Oliveira told MMA Fighting. “Why not take a fight that will lead us to money and history and legacy? We have to think about it and talk to the organization [UFC]. Why not move up in weight and do a big fight? A fight that makes sense and gives us money? Why not?”

Charles Oliveira addresses loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 It wasn't meant to be
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And with sights on a potential welterweight move, Oliveira sounded out a potential showdown with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor – who incidentally, fights Michael Chandler at 170 pounds at UFC 303 at the end of June.

“I think Conor (McGregor) [beats Michael Chandler at UFC 303],” Charles Oliveira said. “Man, everyone knows – in fact, I’ve asked for this fight against Conor a thousand times.”

“But it’s a fight that I don’t think he wants this fight,” Charles Oliveira explained. “And everyone knows it. I’ve said it a thousand times, it’s a fight that will bring me a lot of money. So, I would like it.”

Alex Pereira defends Charles Oliveira after UFC 300 loss Nobody knows what he's going through
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How do you think Charles Oliveira performs at the welterweight limit?

Charles Oliveira eyes Conor McGregor after UFC 302: ‘I’ve asked to fight him 1,000 times, he doesn’t want it’

Charles Oliveira calls for Conor McGregor after UFC 302 I've asked to fight him 1,000 timesPlotting his own respective route back to lightweight gold, former division champion, Charles Oliveira hopes to stand opposite Conor…

Charles Oliveira calls for Conor McGregor after UFC 302 I've asked to fight him 1,000 times

Plotting his own respective route back to lightweight gold, former division champion, Charles Oliveira hopes to stand opposite Conor McGregor in his return to the Octagon – picking the Dubliner to prevail with a win at UFC 302 at the end of June. 

Oliveira, the current number two ranked lightweight contender, returned at UFC 300 earlier this month in an officially-billed title-elimonator clash with the surging Arman Tsarukyan on the event’s main card.

Charles Oliveira releases statement after UFC 300 loss the lion is still hungry
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And suffering a close, contentious split decision loss to the Armenian, Oliveira questioned how his search for numerous submission attempts including tight guillotine and D’Arce choke variations, was beaten out on the judge’s scorecards en route to a defeat.

As for McGregor, the former duel-division champion is finally set to make his first outing inside the Octagon in almost three years, taking headlining honors at UFC 302 at the end of June, in a welterweight scrap against rival, Michael Chandler during International Fight Week.

Conor McGregor

Weighing up a slew of potential rematches in the aftermath of UFC 300, Sao Paulo fan-favorite, Oliveira suggested a re-run with both Justin Gaethje, and recently-minted BMF titleholder, Max Holloway in his return.

Charles Oliveira eyes Conor McGregor after UFC 302

And furthermore, a potential clash with Dublin star, McGregor also appears to be at the forefront of Oliveira’s wishlist – who claims he has campaigned continually to land a fight with the former two-weight gold holder.

Charles Oliveira believed he choked out Arman Tsarukyan with D'Arce at UFC 300 I thought he went out
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“I think Conor (McGregor) [beats Michael Chandler at UFC 303],” Conor McGregor told Full Violence during a recent interview. “Man, everyone knows – in fact, I’ve asked for this fight against Conor a thousand times.”

“But it’s a fight that I don’t think he wants this fight,” Charles Oliveira explained. “And everyone knows it. I’ve said it a thousand times, it’s a fight that will bring me a lot of money. So, I would like it.”

Who wins in a future fight after UFC 302: Charles Oliveira or Conor McGregor?