Renato Moicano theorizes why Charles Oliveira is fighting Ilia Topuria for UFC title over Arman Tsarukyan

Charles Oliveira is set for another shot at lightweight gold, this time against Ilia Topuria for the vacant 155-pound championship in the main event of UFC 317. Recently, Renato Moicano discussed why Oliveira was chosen for this title shot over Arman Tsarukyan.

While 'do Bronx' is currently ranked second in the UFC lightweight division, Tsarukyan holds the position of top contender. Additionally, the Armenian fighter defeated Oliveira by split decision in their last fight. Despite the victory, Tsarukyan did not get the opportunity to compete for the vacant lightweight title against Topuria.

During a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Moicano asserted that Oliveira's popularity has greatly influenced the decision to book him for the vacant lightweight title fight at UFC 317, saying:

"I think [Arman Tsarukyan] should be fighting with Topuria because if you see, this is a sport. I think he should be the No. 1 contender. I think he should fight for the belt against Ilia Topuria. But I think Charles Oliveira has a lot more charisma. I think Charles has got a lot more followers, people like Charles a lot better, so that's why Charles is fighting for the belt."

Check out Renato Moicano's comments below:

Charles Oliveira issues knockout threat to Ilia Topuria ahead of their fight

Ilia Topuria is undefeated in the UFC. In his last two fights, 'El Matador' knocked out UFC featherweight legends Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Still, Charles Oliveira is unfazed by the potential threats that Topuria may pose in their impending fight.

Recently, in an interview with Full Violence, Oliveira expressed confidence in getting a knockout victory at UFC 317, saying:

"It’s a great fight, he [Topuria] is a great fighter, but I don’t need to prove anything to anyone about who I am, what I've done in the fight business. This fight came at a huge opportunity. I will knock out this guy. That’s for real."

Check out Charles Oliveira's comments below: