“He doesn’t deserve to fight you” – Mike Perry warns Charles Oliveira of Islam Makhachev’s “slick moves” ahead of UFC 280
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Charles Oliveira (L), Mike Perry (R)
Charles Oliveira has a supporter in fan-favorite fighter, Mike Perry. “Platinum” is Team ‘Do Bronx’ for the lightweight title matchup at UFC 280.
Mike Perry for some reason still hasn’t lost any stocks since leaving the UFC. “Platinum Perry” is still one of the most-followed fighters in the MMA community. The fans just can’t seem to get tired of the fighter’s antics and personality.
UFC 280 is the talk of the town right now! The Charles Oliviera vs Islam Makhachev fight for the vacant lightweight title has got everyone interested, including the fan-favorite Perry. The former UFC fighter gives his pick for the much-anticipated 155-pound title bout in an interview with MMA Crazy.
“Definitely Charles Oliveira,” said Perry when asked for a prediction. “I mean, I rock with him, I know his people. I haven’t had the chance to meet him but I think he’s a great champion. Technically, they say, he’s not the champion. Give him his belt,” said Perry, clearly disappointed about Oliveira being stripped of the belt.
Mike Perry believes Islam Makhachev hasn’t proven himself to fight for the title
Platinum Perry isn’t alone in his opinion on Islam Makhachev being offered a title shot. Despite his impressive 10-fight winning streak, a lot of people have criticized Makhachev for not beating enough ranked opponents to be given a title shot against the Brazilian superstar.
Also read: Charles Oliveira’s 11 vs Islam Makhachev’s 10-fight win streak: Which one is more impressive?
“It’d be a tough fight for him though because a lot of people are rooting for Oliveira, and Islam, he’s slick. He’s got some slick moves. So stand on your toes, man. Get the job done and beat that guy because he doesn’t deserve to fight against you for the title yet,” added Mike Perry giving his honest opinions on Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev.
Platinum Perry is having the time of his life as a Bare-Knuckle fighter. He has taken over the internet in recent times with his hilarious press conferences and amazing fights. Do you agree with Platinum’s prediction of Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev?
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