Fan demands improvement from Charles Oliveira ahead of Beneil Dariush clash
Charles Oliveira is working hard to force his way back into title contention. He will get the chance to do so if he manages to earn a big win against Beneil Dariush next time out. But one fan has aired his frustration towards the Brazilian.
'Do Bronx' managed to change the narrative surrounding his career when he returned to the lightweight division and went on a tear. The Brazilian was once considered a quitter and somebody who looked for a way out when things got tough, and now that could not be further from the truth.
After posting an update on his work, one social media user decided to demand that Charles Oliveira change his fighting style ahead of his forthcoming bout against Beneil Dariush, saying:
"Beneil is the same exact fighter as Islam [Makhachev] if not better. If every time you get hit, you fall down and lay there instead of fighting to get up immediately or stay on your feet, it’ll be another embarrassment for you to come... Every energy should be spent trying to keep this fight on the feet. You can do this, but you need to focus."
The passionate fan is clearly referring to Oliveira's tendency to stay grounded once he has been knocked down in order to recover as much as possible before getting back on his feet. Whilst this has helped him on multiple occasions in the past, it backfired against Islam Makhachev, resulting in his defeat to the Russian.
UFC 288: What date is the pay-per-view featuring Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush?
Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush are set to collide in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout. The winner will likely secure themselves a shot at Islam Makhachev's throne.
At UFC 288, the 155ers will compete in the co-main event in a brawl that has all the ingredients to provide a fight-of-the-year contender. The South American will be hoping to break his opponent's eight-fight win streak and place himself back into the winner's circle.
The event will unfold on May 6 and will be headlined by the eagerly-awaited war between bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo.