Following Charles Oliveira’s Record 20th Finish at UFC 289, Champ Islam Makhachev Sends Ex-Opponent a Grim Reminder of Previous Loss

Charles Oliveira turned in a skillful performance that will be remembered for ages when he faced Beneil Dariush at UFC 289. ‘do Bronx’ not only halted the Iran-born American fighter’s juggernaut but also proved his credentials to be next in the line. The Brazilian fighter produced another dazzling knockout win as his striking game stood out in what was earmarked as a spectacle for grappling. However, the lightweight champion Islam Makhachev believes Oliveira still falls “levels” behind him.

The 33-year-old fighter entered the Rogers Arena in Vancouver on June 10 on the heels of a failed attempt to surmount the Dagestani fighter. The former UFC champion in a flashy display left his opponent flabbergasted and collected a first-round stoppage win. Despite this splendid victory, the Russian champion, dismissive of Oliveira’s skills, penned an amusing tweet.

Islam Makhachev reminds Charles Oliveira of the “levels” that separate them

Oliveira spent most of the first round on the canvas, beaten up in the grappling game. But the realization of winning the round soon hit him and a typical sudden outburst of a barrage of blows followed. In the post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, he also expressed his desire to fight Makhachev “in his house”.

He said, “You want me to fight him in his house? I’ll go, I’m ready”. 

Makhachev, who claimed the lightweight title against Oliveira at UFC 280, tweeted a congratulatory message for him. But the message was not devoid of a jab. He wrote, “Congrats Charles. But still there’s levels in this game 😎”

While Oliveira is put at the forefront of title dynamics, Dariush has hit crossroads. He might have to push the extra mile to get the long-awaited opportunity in the near future. Oliveira, who made Dariush his record 20th victim in a finish, is currently only thinking about getting his title back.

Oliveira is hungry to get his belt back

In the build-up to UFC 289, Charles Oliveira admitted during Monday’s UFC press conference he knew he wasn’t the champ anymore. But he stayed up late in the night with the thoughts of claiming back the title.

He disclosed, “I’m waking up early, I’m staying up late thinking about getting my belt back. It’s always on my mind. Getting the belt back, that’s my focus. That’s my goal. “

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What do you think of this tweet by UFC champion Islam Makhachev about Charles Oliveira’s victory? Do you believe a probable rematch is on the cards after the conclusion of UFC 289? Let us know in the comments below.

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