Charles Oliveira will defend his UFC lightweight title for the second time.
Oliveira has made consistent improvements over the years. The development that brought him to the UFC lightweight championship, something no one had seen him do previously. This is primarily due to his tireless efforts, which transformed a fighter known for grappling into an expert in all areas of MMA. Then, after some spectacular wins, he achieved a title he had previously held onto.
He’ll fight again on May 7, and he’ll face one of the sport’s most dangerous men, Justin Gaethje. To prepare for something like that, you must not cut corners when preparing, which Charles does not appear to be inclined to do. On Instagram, Charles has posted numerous videos of sparring, which shows how hard work is going in Brazil and with little restraint.
Gaethje will give Charles a legitimate battle in the Octagon, one that makes him a rising star but also someone other fighters despise to face across from. Win or lose, anyone who fights Gaethje leaves the octagon in a worse condition than when they entered it. Charles must be aware of this, yet it’s also obvious that champions must be prepared for all types of testing if they want to keep their crowns.
There’s no reason for us to believe that the Justin Gaethje Hall is working at a similar level, and we’re sure that the bulk of preparations will only begin in mid-March. We just hope it doesn’t create any injuries as fierce as everyone in the hall. It would be a real shame if this battle ended up being lost, one of those we are most anticipating.
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