Charles Oliveira foresees worrying outcome for Dustin Poirier against Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira snubs Dustin Poirier against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. 

Charles Oliveira foresees worrying outcome for Dustin Poirier against Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira backs Islam Makhachev to win against Dustin Poirier (via Imago)

Charles Oliveira has put his chips on Islam Makhachev to continue his lightweight reign after defeating Dustin Poirier. Oliveira has fought both Makhachev and Poirier during his time as the former lightweight champion. Hence, The Brazilian appears to be fully aware of the possible outcomes of the UFC 302 main event

Charles Oliveira recently did an interview with Full Violence where he was asked about the Makhachev vs. Poirier fight. ‘Do Bronx’ went into detail and compared the fighting style of both the fighters. In the end, Oliveira chose Makhachev to come out as the victor. 

In reality, we're talking about MMA. MMA is unpredictable. You know that anything can happen, right? But, we're talking about the style game, a guy who's a puncher, who has a hard hand. who has a very nested boxing style which is Dustin Poirier against [Makhachev], who's been evolving on the feet, but his strength is wrestling, sambo. I think the fight is more on Islam's side of taking him him down, smothering him. It's complicated. But, I think Islam will stay champion.
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Oliveira defended his belt against Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 and submitted the ‘Diamond’ in the third round. The same didn’t happen against Islam Makhachev, as Oliveira got submitted by the Dagestani which ended his title reign in 2022. However, he knows a thing or two when it comes to fighting both fighters. 

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Makhachev vs. Poirier is scheduled to take place at UFC 302 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Other than the main event, Sean Strickland will be fighting Paulo Costa on the same card. The hype around the card is massive, especially for the lightweight championship.

Khabib Nurmagomedov teases to corner Islam Makhachev for UFC 302

Islam Makhachev is the closest person to the Nurmagomedov family without being a direct blood relative. The champion has trained most of his life with Khabib Nurmagomedov under the great Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. After the ‘Eagle’ retired, Makhachev continued the Dagestani reign in the UFC by becoming the champion. 

Khabib Nurmagomedov trains Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 302
Khabib Nurmagomedov trains Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 302 (via MMA Fighting/Sports Illustrated)

Nurmagomedov is currently occupied preparing Makhachev for his battle against Poirier at UFC 302. Many supporters have speculated that Nurmagomedov would be there to encourage Makhachev this time around at the octagon side. Here’s what the UFC legend posted on his Instagram account:

33 days before the fight. Lets go my Brother @islam_makhachev #ufc302 #LightweightChamp
Khabib Nurmagomedov via Instagram

The last time Nurmagomedov was at the UFC octagon, Makhachev won his lightweight belt against Charles Oliveira. Having faced Poirier in the past, the UFC Hall of Famer can undoubtedly assist the champion in doing the same this time around.

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