Oh boy, Charles Oliveira just clapped back at Arman Tsarukyan. Tsarukyan had the nerve to say Oliveira’s game is all about that rear-naked choke. Like, that’s his only move. Oliveira wasn’t having any of it, though.
In a chat with Diego Ribas over at Ag.Fight, Oliveira laid it out. He’s been in the UFC game for 14 years, racking up 21 submissions and 10 knockouts. That’s out of 44 MMA fights, mind you. Oliveira’s like, “Think all I got is a rear-naked choke? Better watch your back, literally.”
Oliveira’s gearing up for a tough scrap with Tsarukyan, who’s been sharpening his skills at American Top Team. They’re set to duke it out over five rounds, and it’s got that title eliminator vibe. Oliveira’s strategy? Focus on what he brings to the table, not so much on what Tsarukyan might throw at him.
There’s this cool tidbit about Oliveira sparring with Alex Pereira back in the day, before “Poatan” hit the UFC scene. They sparred, grabbed lunch, and shared some dreams. Oliveira wanted Pereira’s heavy hands, and Pereira was all about getting Oliveira’s ground skills. Fast forward, and they’re both lighting up the main card at UFC 300. Talk about full circle.
And get this – Oliveira’s about to be a dad again. He’s already got a daughter, Taila, and now there’s a baby boy on the way. He’s over the moon, saying it’s a unique moment for him. With a new baby coming, he’s stepping into the octagon with some extra special energy. Anything can happen in a fight, but Oliveira’s feeling pretty pumped.