ACTION PACKED! Watch as Charles Oliveira Scores Sensational First Round RNC Submission Victory Over Justin Gaethje at UFC 274
UFC lightweight Charles Oliveira proved that he is the best fighter at 155-pounds despite not having the belt over his shoulder. The Brazilian submission ace choked out former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje in the first round via rear-naked choke.
The end came at 3:22 of round one and Oliveira successfully extended his winning streak to 11 with his victory. However, after missing weight ahead of his title fight, he was stripped of his title and went on to solidify his position as the number one contender.
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Charles Oliveira is the best Lightweight in the world, with or without the belt pic.twitter.com/Geb2JW9VwG
— Jason Williams (@jasoneg33) May 8, 2022
Charles Oliveira has racked up an impressive resume in recent years and his MMA record is starting to mirror that of lightweight GOAT Khabib Nurmagomedov. He is fresh off wins over Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje and there’s certainly a case to make for his status as the future lightweight GOAT.
Even while dealing with the mental obstacles of being stripped and a grueling cut, Oliveira powers through Gaethje’s shots and secures a finish like that. There’s no quit in him. Develop a greater appreciation for his skillset every time he fights. What a win. pic.twitter.com/HLbSpgYtGt
— MS (@UFC_Obsessed) May 8, 2022
However, he will have to successfully capture the title and make sure he continues his uber impressive win streak. The only other fighter with more consecutive wins at lightweight is Tony Ferguson, who is on a career decline.
Charles Oliveira: The man of the hour
‘Do Bronx’ has been in the news throughout fight week, in large part due to the fact that he missed weight. However, after his impressive submission victory, fans and fellow fighters will certainly forget about his mishap.
Several big names in the sport of MMA took to social media and heaped praise on Oliveira and labeled him as an all-time great lightweight fighter. Given what he has done recently, it’s certainly hard to make a case against him.
Oliveira vs Khabib. Just saying! #UFC274
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 8, 2022
I want Charles. Thats the fucken fight
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 8, 2022
Charles Oliveira chokes out Justin Gaethje in chaotic #UFC274 main event as lightweight title remains vacant
(Regardless of the title, Oliveira is absolutely the best lightweight in the sport) https://t.co/VmrCSogBGO pic.twitter.com/vKSPvq7HUv
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) May 8, 2022
Congrats Charles and see you in AbuDhabi for vacant 🏆 #UFC274
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) May 8, 2022
Charles is a treat to watch his stand up/ground game is pure mint! love watching him compete probably my favorite LW fighter to watch right now!!
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) May 8, 2022
A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.
Mil poderão cair ao seu lado, dez mil à sua direita; Mas nada o atingirá.#UFC274
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) May 8, 2022
Give this man @beneildariush his shot!
I promise Beneil would maul Oliviera.@AliAbdelaziz00 @ufc— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) May 8, 2022
Not to mention, he faced adversity after being dropped by Gaethje early in the round and was able to wade through those troubled waters. He has established himself as the biggest submission threat in the history of the company and having Oliveira on your back has become a death sentence for all lightweight fighters.
He has begun chasing the all-time win record in the UFC as well and is just two victories away from being the fighter with the most wins in company history.
