In anticipation of his highly-anticipated bout at UFC 300, Charles Oliveira, the former UFC lightweight champion from Brazil, is embracing a lighthearted mindset alongside his focused preparation for the momentous clash. His cheerful demeanor leading up to the fight is creating quite a buzz among fans and media alike.
Fan Encounter: A Humorous Interlude
In a playful exchange ahead of UFC 300, Oliveira surprised a female fan who was being interviewed about the Brazilian star. With microphone in hand, she boldly asserted that her husband could take on and defeat Oliveira in the octagon. Little did she know, the fighter himself was lurking nearby, ready to make a hilarious entrance.
As she delivered her confident message to the camera, Oliveira stealthily crept up behind her, causing her to turn and let out an astonished exclamation of “Holy s***,” upon spotting the UFC celebrity suddenly within arms’ reach. The startled fan’s playful fright instantly transformed into laughter as the pair warmly embraced, creating a delightful moment that has since gone viral.
This lighthearted prank echoed a similar stunt pulled by heavyweight legend Mike Tyson, who once startled a fan on a TV show by sneaking up behind them during a discussion about Conor McGregor’s street-fighting prowess. Oliveira’s playful spirit ahead of his upcoming fight certainly adds an entertaining layer to the build-up of UFC 300.
The Road Back to the Title: Potential Superfights Ahead
Focused on reclaiming his lightweight crown, which he lost to Islam Makhachev in October 2022, Oliveira is setting his sights on a new chapter at 155lbs. This ambitious journey could potentially set the stage for some blockbuster matchups, including a long-awaited showdown with McGregor, who is expected to return to the Octagon later this year.
While Irish superstar McGregor is rumored to be eyeing a comeback fight against Michael Chandler, Oliveira’s trainer, Diego Lima, vehemently believes that a future clash between his fighter and McGregor is inevitable. In an interview with MMA Fighting, Lima dismisses Chandler as an afterthought in the UFC landscape compared to the far more established stars like Arman Tsarukyan, Gaethje, Poirier, and of course, Charles Oliveira himself.
Lima boldly predicts: “If Charles fights McGregor now, f***, in my opinion, that would stop the fight world. It would stop it.” With anticipation building for UFC 300 and Oliveira’s quest back to championship glory, this good-natured prankster is ensuring that his name remains firmly in the spotlight both inside and outside the Octagon.
