“He Was Forced”: Team Islam Makhachev Reveals the Truth About Charles Oliveira Fight, Predicting Doom for the Brazilian

In the last few weeks, UFC’s lightweight division has regained the spark of action and adventure. After being quiet for some while, the division has its next two title challengers finalized. The first one is Charles Oliveira, who faces champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Oliveira earned his title opportunity by defeating Beneil Dariush at UFC 289.

And the other is Justin Gaethje who too seems well suited now to have his shot at the title as well. Gaethje put up a phenomenal performance as he knocked Dustin Poirier out at UFC 291 to win the BMF title. With these two exceptional athletes ready to fight for the title next, everyone is thrilled! Recently, Makhachev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz appeared in an interview with TMZ Sports, where he talked about the lightweight title contendership in detail.

Ali Abdelaziz takes a dig at Charles Oliveira

Talking about Makhachev’s next title defense, his manager had some tough words to share. According to Abdelaziz, Oliveira is making a big mistake fighting the lightweight champ. He believes that ‘Do Bronxs’ will meet the same fate as the last time he faced Makhachev.

“I believe Charles Oliveira will make a big mistake fighting Islam. He was forced to fight him,” he said. Further, Abdelaziz also stated that Makhachev can this time defeat the Brazilian fighter in under 1 round. “He will fight him, he will get thrown over maybe in one round this time,” he said.

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With these unfiltered words, it is clear that Abdelaziz does not consider Oliveira a tough challenge for Makhachev. However, he considers the next title challenger in line, Justin Gaethje, as a worthy opponent.

Ali Abdelaziz about Islam Makhachev vs Justin Gaethje

Changing his tone, Abdelaziz used an ounce of respect when he talked about ‘The Highlight’. According to Abdelaziz, a fight between Makhachev and Gaethje can be one of the greatest lightweight fights ever.

“You’re gonna see one of the biggest fights in the UFC lightweight history between Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje at T Mobile Arena early next year,” he said. Further, the popular manager also termed Gaethje one of the scariest fighters ever.

“Justin Gaethje, one of the scariest. Islam Makhachev I believe is the pound-for-pound best fighter today. You’re gonna have to get the scariest guy fighting the best guy. And when you get the two (such) guys to fight each other, you’re gonna see fireworks,” Makhachev’s manager said.

The fans too are eager to witness the two dominant fighters have an explosive fight, equivalent to that of a firework show as stated by Abdelaziz. Who do you think comes out victorious if these two fighters face each other? Comment your opinions below.

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