Khabib Nurmagomedov continues to double his estimate. Islam Makhachev Mastering the Brazilian lightweight Charles Oliveira At the highly anticipated pay-per-view event, UFC 280.
In less than two weeks, the world will witness one of the greatest lightweight title fights in UFC history. Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev is the fight everyone has been waiting for. This light title fight is more than two extraordinary light weights facing each other.
In a recent interview with UFC Russia, Nurmagomedov said: “I think Islam is more capable than Oliveira.” According to the former champion, Makhachev is in his prime as a fighter and will have a synergy as a fighter, mentally and physically. “Eagle” is confident that Makhachev can easily get the job done.
“Islam is at its peak. I think Islam is better in general. Of course, there are some potential dangers that we are working on where Islam should be careful. Apart from that, Islam should bend over him.” Nurmagomedov said he spoke to UFC Russia.
Former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retired in 2020 after defending the lightweight title three times. After Charles Oliveira’s last run in the lightweight, “What did Khabib fight with Oliveira?” the question arose. it will also be answered as Mahachev fighting in an ancient war. UFC 280.
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Charles Oliveira not too happy with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s ‘confidence’ ahead of UFC 280
Before the confrontation with Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov was totally pushing for this iconic pairing to happen. The former champion was sure that Oliveira vs Makhachev was the fight that had to be made. Nurmagomedov is also very confident in his teammate’s abilities, which pushed the Brazilian in the wrong direction.
Nurmagomedov’s predictions for the upcoming title challenge are very bold, and he has said in several interviews that Islam Makhachev has all the skills to finish off surrender expert Oliveira. “I’m the division’s problem. I have one of the best jiu-jitsu in the division and the UFC. I think these guys talk too much.” Brazilian said in an interview Ag Fight.
Makhachev is the favorite of this fight against Oliveira at UFC 280. Oliveira is more confident than ever, looking to prove all the skeptics, including Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the upcoming title challenge.
