UFC Fight Night 22 : Bleacher Report Exclusive Interview With Charles Oliveira

In a fight, 41 seconds can seem like an eternity depending on whether you're giving or taking. For UFC Lightweight rising star Charles Oliveira, 41 seconds means getting tapped to participate in a co-main event in just his second fight for MMA's leading promotion. 

Bleacher Report writer Will Anderson got a chance to catch up with Oliveira recently to talk about his upcoming bout on September 15th against Efrain Escudero. 

B/R: When we last spoke, it was just after your first victory in the UFC last month you made it clear that you were dying to get back in the cage as soon as possible. How happy do you feel about getting your next match up set up so quickly?

CO: I am very happy.  I like to stay busy!  If I could I would fight ever week.

B/R: How has life changed for you since your win at UFC on Versus?

CO: Not too much.  I still train everyday, I don't like change very much.

B/R: With such a short time between fights, were there any adjustments that you had to make to your training?

CO: No... I train year around... I try too always be ready to fight.

B/R: How pumped are you to be co - headlining a UFC event in just your second fight with the promotion?

CO: Its nice, and if it helps me to get a title shot even better.

B/R: What are your thoughts about facing off against Ultimate Fighter season 8 winner Efrain Escudero? 

CO: Mr. Efrain Escudero is a great fighter and TUF Champ.  He has fought in big fights, and has a great record 

B/R: With such an amazing debut, do you feel any pressue to top your previous performance?

CO: No pressure, fighting is fun for me.  When I get in the cage I am smiling because I am having fun.

B/R: A win over Escudero would basically put you on the fast track to even bigger fights within the Lightweight Division. Do the stakes of this fight weigh heavily on your mind?, and how are you dealing with that?

CO: I am a fighter and I fight... I just fight who they tell me too fight.

B/R: Are there any shout outs that you'd like to make?
 

CO: Yes.... My coaches Macaco and Eric Cardozo, my manager Wade Hampel, all my training partners from San Paulo and Houston, my sponsors Jaco, Dethrone, Blowout Cards, Assassins Creed video game, Lexani Wheels, and HeadRush, Kimura Media, and KOREPS , hit me up on face book/dobronx

Thank you for your time Charles, I'm really looking forward to your fight. Good Luck on the 15th.