Charles Oliveira is the Solely Title to Combat Islam Makhachev, Says Coach
Throughout an interview with Ag Combat (through Championship Rounds), coach Diego Lima shared why he believes Charles Oliveira is the one light-weight who is sensible to problem for Islam Makhachev’s gold subsequent.
“Each Charles and I need the belt. Now with Arman suspended, there could be no identify apart from Charles Oliveira…
“Poirier simply fought, Gaethje additionally obtained knocked out. So the reality is that with Arman out of the sport I consider there is no such thing as a one at 155 to combat Makhachev apart from Charles.
“So it’s definitely what we wish, it’s what Charles needs.”
Oliveira fought Makhachev again in October 2022. It was a bout for the vacant UFC Light-weight Championship. Oliveira was submitted within the second spherical through arm-triangle choke. Since that combat, “do Bronx” has gone 1-1 with a TKO victory over Beneil Dariush and the aforementioned break up determination loss to Aman Tsarukyan.
Makhachev has already been dismissive of the thought of defending his gold in a rematch with Dustin Poirier. He’s additionally downplayed the potential for assembly Michael Chandler in a title bout. Previously, Islam has additionally been hesitant concerning the concept of giving Oliveira a rematch.
Time will inform what the UFC decides to do.
