Cormier: Oliveira can beat Makhachev

Former UFC champion in two weight divisions, and now an analyst and commentator Daniel Cormier spoke about the upcoming fight for the vacant belt in the lightweight division between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.

“Until the end of the year, we will not see a better fight than Oliveira against Makhachev. This is the most competitive fight the UFC can have before the end of the year. I really believe that Charles has the necessary style and skills to defeat Islam.

I've always talked about it, and people seem to want me to talk nonsense about my friend. But I'm not going to do it. I believe that Islam can win and become a champion, but at the same time, I recognize that this is the most difficult challenge in his career, ”Cormier said on the DC & RC show.

The fight between Makhachev and Oliveira will take place on October 22 at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi.