Makhachev makes predictions for Oliveira vs Gaethje

Top UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev shared his expectations from the fight of the reigning champion of his division Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje.

“Gaethje hits hard, but I think Oliveira will be able to get through this flurry of punches, put him on the ground and finish like he did against Poirier. I think I will have a great fight with Oliveira. But let's not look far ahead, I still have a good rival - Beneil Dariush. He is not weaker than Oliveira,” Makhachev said at a press conference in Moscow.

Earlier information that the next rival of Oliveira will be Gaethje, was confirmed by the head of the promotion Dana White.

Makhachev - Dariush is scheduled for February 26.