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 smart to problem for Islam Makhachev’s gold subsequent.
“Each Charles and I would like the belt. Now with Arman suspended, there could be no identify aside from Charles Oliveira…
“Poirier simply fought, Gaethje additionally acquired knocked out. So the reality is that with Arman out of the sport I imagine there isn’t a one at 155 to struggle Makhachev aside from Charles.
“So it’s actually what we wish, it’s what Charles desires.”
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 struggle, “do Bronx” has gone 1-1 with a TKO victory over Beneil Dariush and the aforementioned break up choice 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 opportunity of assembly Michael Chandler in a title bout. Prior to now, Islam has additionally been hesitant in regards to the thought of giving Oliveira a rematch.
Time will inform what the UFC decides to do.