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topicnews · August 29, 2024

UFC Rumors: Charles Oliveira to play a crucial role in Dana White & Co.’s plan for the aftermath of Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan

UFC Rumors: Charles Oliveira to play a crucial role in Dana White & Co.’s plan for the aftermath of Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan

In the narrow alleys and corners of the MMA world, rumors are circulating that Daniel Hooker has was clamped to compete against the second-ranked lightweight boxerCharles Oliveira. Interestingly, ‘The HAngman’ recently commented on this aspect and few Update on what he wants. He had previously responded to a fan about this and said: “You can officially kiss my ass I am Fight against Charlie Olives.” However, there was no official announcement from the UFC. In the meantime, the fighter has already spoken about it and is still interested in fighting Oliver, Fans can have a little hope that this encounter could take place in December.

On the Instagram page of MMA Pros Pick, a clip of his interview with Sky Sports was uploaded, in which He again declared his desire to fight ‘Do Bronx.’ Hooker said: “And then I fight against Charles Oliveira, that seems to be the most likely option. You are only one fight ahead of the title fight. Charles Oliveira is the one my management is looking for. Only because the title fight is set and Islam is injured at the moment. That has pushed the fight back further. Arman against Islam, that is a fight for the title. And then the winner of me and Charles fights the winner of that.”

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When the reporter asked him about the time frame The he had to train for this fight, he explained The it would be perfect. The is because he would receive some time to rest and come back to camp before December. The Brazilian also has been linked to several top-class fighters And Even Alexander Volkanovski mentioned him as an exciting potential opponent.

Now There is also Another rumor says that the Brazilian could fight Alexander Volkanovsky at UFC 309. Dan Hooker was planned to fight Ma͏te͏us͏z Gamrot after a one-year break and he won at UFC 305. Meanwhile, the former lightweight contender is on a winning streak seeks to extend the victories until December.

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Dan Hooker’s plans for December

It should be noted that Israel Adesanya was a key figure in D͏ana White bringing Hooker back for this fight. Unfortunately, the UFC boss was not able secures a match with Charles Oliveira. After The, When the journalists asked the fighter whether his confession of having fought against Oliveira real or nothe announced new information.

He said: “Oh, well, actually I was – um – they flew me out to do Volk shows there, like a show they do, like the Volk Sports Show. We were on the show, and then they asked if Volk had anything planned, and he had to say, “Nah, I’m not planning anything.” Then they asked me, “Are you planning anything?” I didn’t want to be boring, so I somehow just I spun a little story. I said: “Well, actually I do that have something to announce.”

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However, he remains open to a future fight against Oliveira and stated that the fans would be happy about that too. The current champion Islam Makhachev is unfortunately out with a ligament injury and the number one contender, Arman Ts͏arukyan, wants to fight for an interim lightweight title. On the other hand, Gamrot White had asked for a fight against Ts͏arukyan.

Do you think he will fight Olivera in December now that he has established himself as the top contender? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.