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Oliveira: Khabib is a great fighter, but I would beat him

Dmitriy Kel May 4, 2022, 5:21 a.m.
Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira

UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira sure that he would be able to defeat the former belt holder Khabiba Nurmagomedova at the peak of a Russian career.

“Khabib is a great fighter. He went down in history and ended his career, but if we had fought when he was a champion, I would have beaten him and taken the title. Now I am making history, I am a champion, and I have already proved that I am at the top for a reason.

Makhachev? I believe that first he must fight with serious eminent rivals, and then already claim the title.

As for the fight with Gaethje, I will finish it with my hand up. I'll knock him out, I'm ready for it," the Brazilian said in an interview with the Octagon TV YouTube channel.

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Recall that on the night of May 8 at UFC 274 in Phoenix, Oliveira will fight with Justin Gaethje.

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