“I Don’t Think It’s a Good Idea”: Charles Oliveira & UFC World React to His Absurd ‘Secret Move' - EssentiallySportsAmerica's Favorites Trending in U.S.A.
I Don t Think It s a Good Idea Charles Oliveira & UFC World React to His Absurd Secret Move
Published 05/17/2022, 7:31 AM EDTBy Combat sports can sometimes have moments that leave the spectators confused. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira recently shared one such video on Twitter. The video was of an MMA fight where one fighter used a move that confused the viewers present and Twitter users too. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad In the video, both the fighters touched gloves. However, soon enough, one fighter got down on his back while trying to advance toward his opponent. The opponent quickly backed up and looked confused. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Sharing the video on social media, Oliveira wrote, “Oh”. Twitter users thus had a lot to say. Oh — Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) A Twitter user felt that Oliveira should use the confusing move in his next fight. The Brazilian fighter, however, was not convinced. I don't think it's a good idea. — Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) A different user shared a meme of ‘Do Bronx’ in a similar position as the fighter in the video. — Justjuicy (@justjuicyedits) A fan felt that Oliveira could use it as a ‘secret move’. The fighter replied saying “not secret anymore“. Not secret anymore — Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) Few other social media users felt it would be interesting to see Oliveira and Gilbert grapple. Charles, would you jump in burns' guard — Val (@ValDareYou) A user felt the fighter in the video was particularly unprepared. Hence, he compared the move to what they would have done if given only a few minutes to prepare for an MMA fight. Me if I had 30 minutes to debut a fight without any practice — ZeeConvo (@ZeeConvo) A Twitter user summed up everyone’s confusion in just a few words. my word, what is this?? — christian__eddie (@ecmelendezz) So it seems like Oliveira, and his followers had a good laugh discussing the video. The fighter gave several replies to those who commented on the video. Watch this story: Thus, while the move seen in the video was surely a confusing moment, Charles getting stripped of his title was nothing less than surprising for fans. Charles Oliveira stripped of the lightweight title
ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The fighter was scheduled to fight Justin at UFC 274. However, things started to look bad even before the fight started. During the weigh-ins, the Brazilian weighed 155.5 pounds; he was half a pound the weight limit.HOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 15: Charles Oliveira of Brazil looks on during his Championship Lightweight Bout against Michael Chandler at the UFC 262 event at Toyota Center on May 15, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) As a result, the title was taken back and remains vacant after Oliveira successfully defeated Gaethje in the first round via submission. Thus, while Gaethje was eligible to win the title, his loss has resulted in a vacant title. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad With so much taking place, it would be interesting to see if Oliveira successfully gets back the title. What do you think? SHARE THIS ARTICLE
ADVERTISEMENT Rohini Kottu 827 articlesRohini Kottu is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. She is also a Psychologist and has a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Rohini, in her role as a UFC writer, combines her admiration for the mental resilience that MMA fighters have and her love for analysis.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT EDITORS' PICK
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