“I will choose Charles Oliveira. I think he will do his job. I'm not saying that Islam is not a tough fighter, that he is not heavily promoted, that he will not become a future champion, but there is no reason why he should ever be a favorite in a duel with Oliveira. In the last fights, Charles finishes everyone he fights. It's just amazing. The rise of Oliveira's career from a relatively unknown, unreliable journeyman who had his ups and downs to a full-fledged number one lightweight in the world is something to watch. So show respect to his name. I think Oliveira will come out and finish Makhachev."
Recall that the fight between Oliveira and Makhachev will be held on October 22 in Abu Dhabi.