Despite Earlier Loss, Defiant Charles Oliveira Dismisses Islam Makhachev’s Challenge Following Impressive UFC 289 Win Against Beneil Dariush

Charles Oliveira earned a spectacular victory against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289. Oliveira proved that he is indeed one of the most entertaining fighters in the UFC. He took the fans to the edge of their seats with a head kick and punches against Dariush. Dariush tried to resist Oliveira’s strikes with all his strength. However, he terribly failed at controlling ‘Do Bronx’. The Brazilian fighter began to punch Dariush nonstop after he lost his ground. Soon, Oliveira was declared the winner in the very first round. The former UFC lightweight champion faced a lot of criticism when he tapped out against Islam Makhachev.

‘Do Bronx’ and the Russian fighter squared off at UFC 280 in October 2022. Oliveira faced a tragic loss against Makhachev. He could not escape from the arm triangle choke of Makhachev, and he lost the bout in the second round. Now, once again, Oliveira will face Makhachev. However, ‘Do Bronx’ is not planning to change anything when he faces Makhachev for the second time in the UFC octagon.

Charles Oliveira speaks about facing Islam Makhachev

Oliveira was speaking in the post-fight press conference for UFC 289. During the conference, a reporter asked him what he would change about his fighting style when he face Makhachev for a rematch. As an answer to the question ‘Do Bronx’ said, “Nothing. I wouldn’t do nothing. I would just simply be Charles that’ll be it“

It seems that Oliveira is confident about his fighting style and does not feel like he needs to make many changes to it. The bout between Oliveira and Dariush was first scheduled for UFC 288. However, Oliveira withdrew from the bout due to an injury. Many believed that the injury would affect Oliveira badly and that he would not be able to fight well. However, towards the end of the very first round, Oliveira proved it the other way.

Islam Makhachev is not afraid of ‘Do Bronx’

A day before Oliveira’s bout against Beneil Dariush. The UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, talked about what would happen if Oliveira won. He said that if ‘Do Bronx’ managed to win against ‘Benny,’ he would have to ask the UFC president, Dana White, for a rematch.

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Makhachev further added that he is not afraid of Oliveira’s grappling skills. Makhachev is confident about outperforming Oliveira when the two clash for a second time. Oliveira has already made history in the UFC as a fighter who has achieved the most submission victories in the history of the promotion. However, the Russian fighter is least bothered by Oliveira’s fighting skills.

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