Oliveira's coach: 'Beating Dariush could put Charles in a title fight'

Diego Lima, coach of former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, named the fighter that his ward must beat in order to get the status of a contender for a title shot.

“We need to act wisely and choose an opponent, the victory over which will bring us closer to the title fight. I think it makes sense to think about the duel with Beneil Dariush. He's on a good winning streak now. Charles fought with Porrier, Gati, Chandler, but not yet with Dariush and he has been going undefeated for a long time. I think a victory can take Oliveira to the title. I will think it over well again, but for now it seems to me that Dariush is the best choice, ”said the specialist.

Recall that in October Oliveira lost in a title fight Islam Makhachev choke hold in the second round.