Gaethje: "Makhachev will not dominate in the fight with Oliveira"

Former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje shared his expectations from the upcoming fight for the vacant title in the division between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.

The meeting of these fighters will headline the UFC 280 tournament, which will be held on October 22 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

“I am 100% sure that Islam will not dominate Charles. I don't know how to explain it, but I feel it. This will be a good fight.

I think Oliveira will go ahead, and Islam will try to drag him to the ground and wear him out. In this case, he can win. However, I do not think that he will be able to wear down Charles. Even if he takes him out in the first two rounds, I can't imagine him winning early.

I don’t think that Oliveira will be so exhausted that he won’t be able to fight the way he needs. Although, of course, the factor of chance cannot be ruled out, ”Gati MMA Junkie quotes.