Charles Oliveira 'super sad' with cage-hopping suspension, but says it won't interfere with anything

Charles Oliveira isn’t happy with the New York State Athletic Commission’s decision to suspend him after his big UFC 210 win.

After a quick finish over Will Brooks (18-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) at this past Saturday’s main card opener in Buffalo, N.Y., Oliveira (22-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) briefly hopped over the cage. While the imprsesive victory earned Oliveira a “Performance of the Night” bonus, its celebration also caused the commission to slap him with a 60-day suspension.

Speaking to MMAjunkie about the decision, Oliveira was upset but resigned.

“I was super sad, actually,” Oliveira said in his native Portuguese. “After a fight like that, of how it unfolded and how I won – and, man, I jumped there. It was a matter of fraction of seconds. I jumped and got right back in, practically.

“I jumped right next to the cage door, just to hug my cornerpeople and got back in, and the guys issued a punishment. I think there was no need for that. But what are you going to do? It happens.”

Other than the two-month timeout, to which a mandatory seven-day suspension due to precautionary medical concerns will be added, Oliveira will not suffer other sanctions such as fines.

After the fight, the Brazilian fighter said he was ready to return at any point – and, much to general bewilderment, preferably in the 145-pound division. However, he still doesn’t think the punishment is too big of a disruption.

“It’s something new to learn: not to jump out of the cage, regardless of it being quick, or just a little bit,” Oliveira said. “It’s not going to interfere in anything, hopefully.

“God knows all things, as it’s always been in my life. But I’m ready. When the UFC wants me to fight, I’ll be ready.”

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