UFC 300: Charles do Bronx responds to Tsarukyan after provocation

Charles Oliveira fights this Saturday (13), in Las Vegas (USA), against Arman Tsarukyan and heats up the atmosphere for the important UFC lightweight fight (70 kg). After being provoked by the Armenian, the former category champion responded vehemently.

It all started when Tsarukyan minimized the Brazilian's abilities, pointing out that he was only dangerous behind his opponents' backs, and promised to knock him out quickly. In an interview with the website 'MMA Fighting', Charlesaccustomed to being looked down upon by opponents, made a point of bringing his achievements in the UFC to light to prove the error in approaching the promise of the sport for fighting. Confident in his abilities and aware of his reputation in the sport, 'Do Bronx' suggests that the Armenian speak less and respect him more.

“I’m aggressive. Tsarukyan knows this. He talked a lot of nonsense, but he said that he knows that I'm looking for victory all the time. That won't change. Everyone says what they want. If I'm a guy who only takes the back, imagine, I have several submissions and knockouts. They talk a lot of nonsense. They said I was a guy who gave up. I got knocked down, got up and got knocked out. I also heard that I don't have the desire, that I don't want it anymore. He deserves all the respect, he's tough, he has a cool streak, but we're talking about the guys at the top of the division. Before you say anything, you have to calm down, because you're not talking about just anyone. I'm number one in the division, the record holder for submissions and bonuses. If you look at my history, you will see that you are talking nonsense”, declared Charles.

Charles' MMA Record

Charles Oliveira, 34, is an MMA veteran and former UFC lightweight champion. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2008 and debuted in Ultimate in 2010. In his career, 'Do Bronxs' built a record consisting of 34 victories, 31 of which were via the fast track (21 by submission and ten by knockout), nine defeats and a 'no contest' (no result). His main triumphs were over Beneil Dariush, Clay Guida, Dustin Poirier, Jim Miller, Justin Gaethje, Kevin Lee, Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson.