Charles Oliveira has warned Islam Makachev not to treat the UFC title fight as a "joke".
The Brazilian star was stripped of his lightweight crown after he cut weight in May, but will face Makhachev at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi in October. Attempts to reclaim free straps. 22. Oliveira Connor He called McGregor Justin He was stripped of the title after his victory over Gaethje, but he had no choice but to accept Russia's challenge.
Makhachev and Oliveira have been engaged in a war of words since it was announced that they would fight the likes of Mahachev's mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov and manager Ali Abdelaziz. We don't believe the "arrogance" of the next rival team will phase him after previously suffering from heart disease.
"They Arrogance and that kills them," said Oliveira. “Arrogance from their managers, ex-fighters, their arrogance will kill them.
''No one hits me harder than life hits me. I escaped heart disease. My doctor told me I would never fight or do anything sports related, but I became a UFC champion.A champion and a great human being.
"It's going to be a great fight and it will decide who will be the champion. Hats off to you and your team." Despite this, he has already boldly declared that he is confident of beating Makachev.
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REX/Shutterstock)Oliveira, who has the most finishes in UFC history, sees an interesting clash of similar style in the octagon. Also known for great wrestling that can The Brazilian is still considered the champion by many and is likely to enter the event as a favorite despite Makhachev's track record.
Former Undefeated UFC Champion , Nurmagomedov, has already been heavily involved in Makachev's preparations, and this will no doubt further boost the confidence of new challengers. Makachev has won all 12 of his fights in the UFC, including victories over Dan his hooker and Thiago his Moises, and is considered one of the UFC's brightest talents.
However, Oliveira claimed to be the division's best fighter and vowed to fight Makachev evenly. It's where they think they'll beat me," Oliveira said on MMA Fighting's podcast Trocação Franca.
``No one is stupid, right? All the opponents Islam fought were strikers, and he defeated them. And I stood on my toes with every man I fought and defeated them just to make things happen."
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