In a recent Instagram live session, Dana White addressed the rumors surrounding Charles Oliveira’s
In a surprising turn of events, Charles Oliveira, the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, has announced his withdrawal from the highly anticipated title fight against Islam Makachev in Abu Dhabi. Oliveira’s decision, conveyed through a heartfelt message to his fans and the fighting community, was based on a severe injury sustained during his final training session in Brazil.
Oliveira, who had been eagerly preparing for the title defense in Abu Dhabi, began his announcement by addressing his supporters, saying, “What’s up my family, I’m passing to give a message to you, I wanted some of you to know.”
The Brazilian fighter revealed the unfortunate turn of events that led to his withdrawal from the fight, stating, “Today in my last training here in Brazil, to be able to travel, I ended up suffering a headache in my training, where I had a very deep cut, where I took 8, 9 points, something like that, I don’t know exactly.”
The cut, described as “very deep,” posed significant concerns regarding Oliveira’s ability to compete at his best. Oliveira explained that the injury required time for proper healing, which he couldn’t afford to jeopardize, considering the magnitude of the fight.
“It’s a very deep cut to be able to fight, to be able to recover this little time I have and to be able to do a great fight, so the team together with us, with the UFC, we decided to leave the fight and be 100% ready for the next one,” Oliveira shared.
He emphasized the importance of the title fight against Islam Makachev, acknowledging its significance, saying, “Everyone knows the importance of this fight, it’s not just a fight, it’s a title fight. So there were big things involved, so we couldn’t go in.”
Recognizing that some may question his decision, Oliveira was resolute in his stance, noting, “I know a lot of people will judge, a lot of people will talk, but it’s a very important fight for us. So we couldn’t go in being 80%, we have to be 120% ready for it.”
Oliveira’s withdrawal from the fight has left the MMA community in suspense, and it remains to be seen how the UFC will proceed with the Lightweight Championship bout. Fans will undoubtedly hope for a speedy recovery for Charles Oliveira and the rescheduling of this high-stakes matchup against Islam Makachev in the near future.
from his fight with Islam Makhachev. It turns out that Oliveira suffered a serious injury during sparring, resulting in a deep cut on his eyebrow. Despite the setback, Alexander Volkanovski stepped in and accepted the fight on short notice. This unexpected turn of events has set the stage for an epic rematch between Volkanovski and Makhachev, which promises to be one of the biggest fights of the year.
Despite the setback, Alexander Volkanovski stepped in and accepted the fight on short notice. This unexpected turn of events has set the stage for an epic rematch between Volkanovski and Makhachev, which promises to be one of the biggest fights of the year.
